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Life.0
Life.1 The Devils Also Celebrate Christmas!
Life.2 The Forbidden
Life.3 D×D Also Launches To Heaven
Fake Hero
Joker
Life.4 Burn, Holy-sword!
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Next Life
Christmas
Christmas
Boss x Boss
Ashes to ashes, Dust to dust
Afterword.
Credits
 Life.0

[Switch Princess, I have come to rescue you.]

[……Oppai Dragon, I believed you would come for me.]
Inside the dark room—the video of tokusatsu film is being projected
on the large screen. The truth is, this happens to be my room.
There’s a projector set up inside my room, and a screen appears
with a single button which then shows the video. ……I know that
having equipment like this is too much for a high school student, but
Rias had this installed when the Hyoudou residence went through
renovation for “just in case”. There’s also a cinema installed in the
training room located on the first basement floor. And today……she
said she wanted to have a moody atmosphere, so we decided to
have fun watching the film in my room. We are watching it while
making the room dark.
The film we are observing right now is the “Chichiryuutei Oppai
Dragon”. The House of Gremory that holds the copyrights receives
the newest episode from the video company that has yet to be
broadcast. It gets sent to me, so I start watching it like this
sometimes.
……Now, the one I’m watching it with is;
“……You come to rescue me even in the video.”
The one who is sitting between my legs and leaning her body against
me is Rias.
Yeah, I’m watching “Oppai Dragon” alone with Rias right now.
The time we spent together really is really limited ever since the
“Qlippoth” started their assault, so my interaction with Rias is only
limited within the time I have during my lifestyle. ……W-Well, we do
sleep together but that’s merely a part of our usual daily life, so I
think it’s different from the private time I can have with her…… On
top of that, even if we go far away and if that isn’t part of our job,
then we would need to ask for permission from a lot of people. The
standing of the Sekiryuutei and the heiress of the House of Gremory
is even busier right now since we are currently fighting against the
Qlippoth.
And this is the time we finally got under such a situation where we
can spend the time together.
……“The time for us two”. Ah, there’s a nice ring to it…… I’m finally
able to talk to her casually now. A lot has happened within this one
year, but I think I can forget all that since I’m so happy for being able
to spend the time alone with Rias like this!
I’m shedding tears of joy, but the screen which is displaying the
“Oppai Dragon” show is currently showing the golden scene where
the Oppai Dragon just showed up and saved Switch-Princess.
Just like Rias said, I have also saved Rias like this before. That’s
because I’m Rias Gremory’s “Pawn”, her servant Devil, and also her
—.
When I look down out in a whim—there are oppai right there! ……I
don’t know how to put it, but my eyes are glued towards her breasts
since we are having such a good atmosphere and I can’t pay
attention to the video that’s playing in front of me any more. So my
right hand is moving towards her breast!
……A bit more, if I move my hand a bit more, then I can grope
it…… ……No, we are having such a good atmosphere, so I can’t do
such thing while watching the tokusatsu programme……! I don’t
have to kill this sweet atmosphere by doing such a lecherous thing!
I’m also sure Rias will get mad at me and feel like I killed the mood if
I touch her oppai when the atmosphere is turning good!
I calm myself down and try to pull my hand away. But Rias grabs
that hand of mine.
I can feel an extremely soft sensation with my hand!
R-Rias……grabbed my hand when I was trying to pull it away, and
she places my hand on her breast! On top of that, she puts it
through her open shirt! So I can feel her raw breassssst! My whole
hand sinks into a circular object, so my right hand is enjoying her
oppai! Ah, Rias’s oppai which is so soft! I can’t resist myself any
more since I can also feel her body temperature.
I’m having a breast-parade inside my head despite being confused
at Rias’s sudden action! Rias looks at me with emotional eyes and
mutters.
“……Don’t stop.”
—! ……What is she saying……! I-I didn’t need to stop!? So it was
okay for me to grope her breasts!?
“A-Are you sure?”
When I ask her while my heart is beating fast, she simply replies
back by saying “……Yes, please”. —She puts on a determined
expression. Rias and I both can’t hear the sound from the “Oppai
Dragon” video any more. We simply can hear our heart beats.
I strengthen my right hand which is holding her breast a bit. As I
start feeling the sensation of a woman’s soft body, Rias also makes
a seductive voice at the same time where she went “……Ah”.
……If she makes such lovely voice which will turn on a guy, I……I!
My face and her face get closer under this dark room—.
My body gets hotter, and when I was about to go beast-mode—a
loud and noisy sound echoes through the room.
—It came from the clock which has the alarm turned on.
Hearing that, Rias and I get away from each other as if we just
woke up from our dream!
“…………”
“…………”
Both of us become silent while turning red.
Even Rias who is always progressive to me starts showing a really
girlish attitude when the situation turns like this. That side of her is
insanely cute and lovely…… So I want to save this side of her inside
my head! No, I already have saved it!
A short time later, there is a knock at the door and Ravel comes in.
“Pardon me. Ise-sama, it’s about time—”
Ravel catches sight of Rias sitting between my legs. She suddenly
turns red and starts apologising!
“……M-My apologies! U-Umm……”
Looks like she thinks she was a nuisance. This girl pays a lot of care
for such things. Since she takes care of the private time between me
and Rias, she must have though she has bothered us.
“Ah, oh……man.”
I don’t know how to react so I scratch the back of my head.
Rias chuckles and then takes a breath. Her face doesn’t even have a
glimpse of the face she had earlier. She returns to her “Buchou-
mode”.
“It can’t be helped. It’s the end of the year and Christmas is coming
up soon. Our time is valuable.”
She moves away from me after saying that—.
“Except—”
She comes back to me right away and kisses me softly on my lips.
“Doing this much would be okay, right?”
She gives me a wink! S-She kissed me while I had my guard down!
Ah, I’m so happy! This alone is enough for me! ……No, I can’t be
like this since I’m aiming to become the Harem King! If I can go
further past this point next time, it won’t be a bad thing!
But—
“Ise-kun! Rias-san!”
The one who enters my room is Irina.
“Hurry, it’s almost time for the Christmas project! Let’s have a quick
discussion about it right now!”
Looks like we don’t have enough time to enjoy our sweet time
together.
Yeah, the winter event is going to start!
 Life.1
The Devils Also Celebrate
Christmas!

Part 1
The second trimester’s closing ceremony—.
Since the end of school speech that took place in the gymnasium
ended, all of us returned to our classroom. I was having a chat with
Matsuda, Motohama, and the four girls (Asia, Xenovia, Irina, Kiryuu)
until our homeroom teacher returned.
“So you will be busy for the New Year holidays huh, Ise.”
I can only apologise earnestly to Matsuda who said that while
sighing.
“Sorry. It looks like I can’t make time due to the club and such after
all. We are still talking about the new formation of the club. We’ll end
up having a hard time from the start of the New Year if we don’t
discuss about it now. Right, everyone?”
I dragged the Church-trio into our discussion as I gave them a wink.
“Y-Yes. I-I’m sure we, the second years, would have to be the ones
working hard, and Irina-san will also join the club officially.”
Yeah, like Asia said, Irina will join the ORC officially. Until now, Irina
was planning to build her own club where she would help the
students. But in the end, no one came to join her club. And the ORC
will also have two members leaving the club since they would be
graduating. Hence the reason for her joining our club.
And Xenovia will also leave our club if she wins the election for
Presidency. ……Well, whether she will be chosen or not will depend
on how well she performs in the election.
“The two seniors will be leaving the club and since they have been
taking care of me till now, I decided to settle down in this club after
taking so long and also because I will become a third year student.”
Irina is nodding her head. ……Well, there will be a limit to how much
she can do with her club by trying to gather members. Irina already
has the reputation from all the students of our school that she is
“cute but weird”. So it will be hard for her to gather members. You
can say that it’s the right decision for her to join our club at this time.
Motohama then asks.
“Have the new Club President and the new Club Vice-president been
chosen?”
The ORC members nod at his question.
It’s about time they tell us……but we have yet to find out who will
become the Club President and Club Vice-president. Now I wonder
who the new Club President will be.
Matsuda looks at Xenovia.
“I’m more surprised about Xenovia-chan choosing to become a
candidate for the Student President. Rather, the whole Kuou
academy is talking about it.”
Yeah, like Matsuda said, the news about Xenovia trying to run for
Presidency has been spread through the school. After all, Xenovia
has officially volunteered to run for the Presidency after that incident
at Auros academy. The school also approved it, hence Xenovia
officially joined the candidates.
“I’m planning to make a full plan for my election during the winter
holidays. I would need to start my action right after the New Year."
Xenovia is full of spirits. She has been putting on a serious
expression while holding onto a reference book in her hand.
“I’ll also help you for your election. It will be interesting if Xenovia-chi
becomes the Student President.”
Kiryuu says that while finding it amusing. ……In her case, she
probably wants to help Xenovia as her friend and out of kindness.
But she must be thinking that a Student Council run by Xenovia will
make the school interesting. I also can’t imagine a Kuou academy
which is led by Xenovia.
“So Ise and others are busy after all.”
Matsuda takes a breath while he says that.
“Ah man, here I was thinking that the three of us would have another
video session meant for us gents to celebrate the New Year.”
“……DVD huh. I……would rather not.”
I say that while feeling tired. Matsuda narrows his eyebrows and
finds me suspicious so he says “Why?”……
The truth is, I had a rare experience last time. And it made me feel
like I don’t want to watch DVDs with dudes for a while.
Why, do you ask? Well, this is what Vali said when he suddenly
showed up in my house.
“Hyoudou Issei. I came here after Azazel told me to, so can you
show me a video which would make me sexually aroused?”
The Hakuryuukou-sama who is said to be the strongest in history
said that! Azazel-sensei strongly has to do with Vali’s behaviour since
his personality would never let him say such thing.
Apparently, this is what Azazel-sensei said to Vali.
[Listen up, Vali. If you wish to attain a power which surpasses your
imagination, you should try to get hints from Ise. He attained a
mysterious power which I named the Breast-power. If you want to
understand a power which is neither a demonic-power or a Dragon’s
power, how about you pay attention to Ise’s life style who is a fellow
Heavenly Dragon like you?]
—That’s what he said.
As a result, Vali who pursues strength wholeheartedly came to my
place while being serious about it.
No no no, even if I did attain the power called Breast-power, he’s
asking too much from me by having me watch a porno DVD with my
rival and discuss about it!
I couldn’t decline Vali’s approach when he said “Show me the video”,
so the two of us—no, the Two Heavenly Dragons ended up watching
a porno DVD together, you know!?
While the display was showing women who were screaming out
things like “iyaan” and “aan”, he—
“So, which part of this should I pay attention to? Her breast? Her
buttocks?”
—asked me such a thing while putting on a serious face!
I also ended up explaining to him carefully where I said: “Ehm, this is
called nurse uniform. And what’s she's doing right now is cosplaying.
And there are guys who get aroused by such situations”! Even that
bastard started thinking seriously about it and said: “Nurse uniform.
Cosplay…… How should I change it to the Dragon’s power?”!
There was no way a situation that would happen between youths
would occur where the two of us start talking about each other’s
fetish after getting excited. So my explanation about porno DVD's
where I talked plainly about it continued till morning……
……In the end, he went home after he said something I couldn’t
comprehend which went: “I don’t really understand, but I have
understood that Hyoudou Issei researched this thoroughly. It must be
the result of researching hard about it. There sure are many
unknown factors regarding the Dragon’s power”. He left after saying
something which makes me feel uneasy, “I’ll be back”……!
Maybe due to such a thing happening, I started to feel that I don’t
want to have a porno DVD marathon with guys for a while.
Motohama asks while he shakes his head.
“In my case, I wanted to play the new eroge I got my hands on, the
“Child-making Princess of the Absolute Holy Castle” together……but
it seems like it’s useless.”
—! ……Wh……at……?
Even I who showed difficulties regarding the issue about a porno
DVD bites the bait of Motohama’s eroge.
“I-Is it the eroge that has high ratings even among those who bought
it!?”
It’s an eroge where the story is about a wandering swordsman who
ends up staying at a certain hotel and starts getting along with the
princesses of that castle while doing naughty stuff to them! The plot
has mysteries and it becomes even more of a mystery which makes
the game more entertaining. The visuals of beautiful girls. The setting
is also excellent. And it’s said that the sequence of events you have
to go through in order to make the princesses fall for you is also
appropriate as well as emotional!
“Yeah. I was somehow able to get it. I thought even Ise who has
unusually been passionate about princesses and girls from socially
high class families lately would be in joy over this.”
T-That sure is something I can’t resist! Like Motohama said—I can’t
resist the words “Princess”, “Girl from high class family”, and “Older
girl”. I take interest in such a title and genre. ……Maybe I turned like
this since I’m currently dating Rias……! No, I’m sure I have been in
this state because I have been crazy about Rias.
Xenovia who is next to me and who had heard that becomes
interested in it.
“……Hmm, eroge huh. You sure have my interest.”
Irina agrees.
“On top of that, a princess genre one! ……It sure does seem like it
will tell us about Ise-kun’s type of girls!”
Geez, I don’t want to play eroge while having the girls order me
around ever again! Please let me play it alone and quietly!
Kiryuu changes the topic while having her eyes shine.
“Putting that aside, it’s almost Christmas.”
Yeah, today—is the 20th of December hence the closing ceremony.
So there’s few days till Christmas.
The glasses-girl suddenly puts on a lecherous face.
“Hyoudou, I wonder what kind of present you will be getting this
year.”
……W-What’s with that face of yours which is expecting a lecherous
answer from me…… Rather, did you tell some rubbish to them!?
When I look at the Church-trio after feeling uneasy, I witness
Xenovia with glittering eyes and also Asia and Irina that are looking
down with red faces!
Xenovia rests her hand on my shoulder.
“Yeah, Kiryuu told me about it. I heard that Christmas in Japan isn’t
about spending time with your family but a time spent between a boy
and girl that get along to make babies. On top of that, I heard that
Heaven will bestow you a child right away. Japan’s Christmas sure is
a wonderful celebration day for those who want a baby.”
Stop saying such things while giving me a thumbs up! C-Certainly in
Japan a lot of couples spend time together during Christmas! But,
it’s not like that will link into making babies……well, actually you can
kinda say that it’s making babies……
Asia and Irina say it while wiggling their bodies.
“……If I were to use Japanese Christmas as an example, I will be
Ise-san’s present itself, yes……? I-I will happily hand myself to you
if you are fine with me……!”
“……I-I was shocked to find how Christmas in Japan changed during
the time I was away for a while, but it’s not like I can’t understand
handing yourself as a present as a Christian, and if that’s what Ise-
kun desires……I-I think I need to give you a present……!”
The three of them have big misunderstanding! Well, I’m certainly
happy if they are going to hand themselves as a present to me! B-
But it isn’t good for them to have a misunderstanding about Japan’s
culture!
“Kiryuu! I have been telling you to stop teaching them weird things!”
Even though I said that to her, the bitch simply puts on a lecherous
smirk! Damn you, Kiryuu! Unexpectedly, she may be my biggest
enemy! No, she is my natural enemy!
Matsuda and Motohama glare at me with eyes filled with hatred, so
they shout while shedding tears.
“Ugh, Ise you dumb ass! I hope your manhood rots and falls off!”
“Eating beauties as much as you want huh! No wonder you won’t
need porno and eroge since you have sacred and sexual night
everyday just like what you see in erogeee!”
They put their arms around each other and say it while crying like
mad!
“ “We won’t lend you both the porno DVD and eroge!” ”
……Ah, looks like I won’t be able to play “Child-making Princess of
the Absolute Holy Castle” during the winter holidays……
Like his, the closing ceremony for the second trimester ended.
Now then, let’s enter the winter holidays!
—On the evening of the closing ceremony day, we the ORC
members gathered to VIP room located at the uppermost floor of
the Hyoudou residence.
Rossweisse-san and Azazel-sensei who have finished their duties
after the closing ceremony have also come. And Sister Griselda who
is leading the staff from Heaven within this region has also arrived.
Since the members that are able to gather here are all here, Irina
represents all of us by speaking about the main reason why we are
having this gathering.
“For that reason, we are going to hand out presents to all of the
people of the Kuou-town during the Christmas period!”
Yes, the Three Great Powers made a certain project for Christmas
while having us, Team D×D, as the main workers.
Rias continues.
“This town is the symbol of peace among the Three Great Powers
and it is one of our important locations. However, more than that,
this place is an important place for the people living here. We have
been using this soil for most of the time so let’s give celebration to
the residents for Christmas.”
Irina also nods her head.
“She’s right! Heaven and the Underworld will work together in order
to hand out presents to all of the people in this town! The ones that
will be handing them out are——”
Irina looks at us. I then say it.
“It will be run by Team D×D, mainly by us huh.”
“Exactly! Obviously we will be handing out the present while we
dress up as Santa Claus just like in a Christmas manner!”
—Like that, we are currently organising such a project. A lot has
happened in this town in this year. That also includes huge incidents
where it wouldn’t have been weird for this whole town to be wiped
out. We were somehow able to prevent that from happening……but
it’s also true that we have been causing a lot of troubles for the
residents of this town without realising it. Then should we just
change our main base? Even if we do that, it won’t be that simple. If
we have set this much equipment here already, we don’t have the
flexibility nor are we in the situation where we can move to another
place.
Then maybe the least we can do is to hand out presents to the
residents for Christmas? Such opinions were brought by the youths.
Obviously each of the forces decided to approve that opinion of ours
positively and they even gave their full support to us financially. Since
we have been causing trouble for all the residents every day, we
also contributed from our own pocket money. We should at least do
this much.
And there are all kinds of presents. We wanted to research and list
the things the residents want beforehand, but unfortunately we didn’t
have the time. So we decided to give mainly presents where the
person receiving it would be happy with it and the present won’t be
of harm or offensive to them. If they were young girls, we would
hand them out a Magical Girl clothing set. For the working daddies,
it would be things like a tie or a voucher for getting a massage. If we
give them a present which is too much, they would take this as
supernatural phenomenon and would spread. So the suggestion
earlier was the safe zone according to Sensei.
“Well, we could keep it to the level where this would remain as a
local legend of this town.”
Sensei added such comment.
Now then, everyone became quite hyped after hearing about this
plan. After all, you won’t encounter a chance where you would
become Santa Claus and hand out presents. It’s totally different to
playing the role of Santa Claus for your part-time job to stand in front
of the shop.
Are Devils even allowed to dress up as a Santa Claus? Furthermore,
can we experience the tradition of the Christianity? Even though we
had such questions, we made up our minds and decided to do this
by thinking “Doing this for a change is okay”. Well, I really do think
doing this for a change is good.
“Ufufu, this over here is the Santa Claus costume.”
The example of the Santa Claus costume for girls that Akeno-san
prepared. A costume with the colour contrast of red and white.
Xenovia asks Irina while taking that to her hand.
“Are we going to prepare a reindeer?”
“Can reindeer even fly?”
When Irina asks Sister Griselda, she answers by saying “We will
cast magic on them to make them fly”. Wow, so we can see the
reindeers pulling a cargo and having a leash on them during the night
of the sky?
“It’s an honour to be able to become Santa Claus.”
“But I do feel bad since it seems like we are stealing Santa Claus’s
job. This is pretty much interfering with their business, right?”
Xenovia and Irina start having a laugh as if Santa Claus even exists.
“Hold on, there’s no way Santa Claus exists in the first place—”
I try to finish my sentence, but the two of them answer at the same
time while putting on a shocked face.
“ “? But he does exist?” ”
…………
They say it as if that’s a natural answer. ……Aren’t your parents the
ones who dress up as Santa Claus? I know that what I’m saying
doesn’t have any imagination, but that’s the truth…… There’s no way
Santa Claus exists—
I then ask Rias.
“……Eh? He exists?”
She’s putting on a smile.
“Yes, he does. Well, speaking about that will turn into a different
topic so I will refrain from explaining it.”
Seriously!? Santa-san exists!? W-Well, Devils and Angels exist, so it
won’t be weird if Santa Claus exists too! But I had been living for
seventeen years, yet, I have never met him even once! I never
received a present from him!
“……So Santa-san never came to lecherous children.”
I received a harsh comment from Koneko-chan! I guess so! He sure
didn’t come to lecherous children! I’m sorry that I was craving for
porno DVDs and magazines since I was a grade school student!
Even though I was repenting for my actions inside me, Rias
continues without noticing me.
“Christmas is also the time the Devils profit. We will also have a
meeting regarding that, so my servants will need to gather back here
again.”
[Roger that.]
The Gremory group responds. Kiba then tells me.
“Even in terms of Devils’ jobs, Christmas would be a busy time.”
Apparently they receive many requests every year from residents
that spend their Christmas lonely. And the number of requests goes
up a dozen times more than the usual that is sent to us. I do feel that
summoning a Devil during Christmas is a bad act, but I’m sure they
are either bored or lonely that they want to go far to summon a
Devil. I can also understand that! You normally would prefer to
spend Christmas with your girlfriend!
“We have to visit our customers who made Christmas day free to
summon us.”
It’s just like Rias said. ……Yeah, I did want to spend time with Rias,
but at this rate, it looks like I have to postpone it this year. The
present project for Christmas and the Devils’ jobs would seem
enough to kill me.
I then say to Kiba.
“You will probably get summoned by the older women. Are you
planning to cook them your food that you are proud of?”
“I had lots of requests like that last year. ……Though I do think that
it will be good to spend this Christmas with my friend.”
Kiba suddenly puts on emotional eyes. He said that while brushing!
“I’m planning to bake a cake. ……I kind of want to have you eat it as
well, Ise-kun.”
Why the heck do you want to do that for me!? A handsome guy
shouldn’t put on an expression like that of a maiden!
“Haven’t I always told you that you should say that to girls!? Alright,
I’ll call Shinra-fukukaichou and have her invite you!”
I sent a mail regarding Kiba to Shinra-fukukaichou whom I
exchanged e-mails with!
I’ll send her a safe mail which goes: [Kiba is planning to bake a
cake, so would you like one?]
Kiba panics hearing that!
“W-Why does Shinra-fukukaichou's name pop out here? Why are
you trying to have me meet with Shinra-fukukaichou so often lately?”
I need to have him walk on the right path! At this rate, he’ll head to
the wrong path and he’s scaring me! And if a woman is by his side,
I’m sure he will stop being reckless. This guy……tries to do reckless
things more than me. Just like how he’s trying to use his Gram and
also during battle where he gambles his safety. As a result, he
succeeds thanks to his techniques……but even so, he may face a
difficult situation.
……Though it will be weird for me to say it since I charge ahead
without thinking twice. But still, I don’t want to see my pal being put
in a life or death situation and then die. For that reason, it’s
necessary for there to be someone who can support him. And a
woman fits that role. I’m sure the place of security a man can return
to is a woman’s side. That’s one of the facts I know very well after I
started dating Rias. Since I have a strong feeling of wanting to return
to Rias’s side alive, I came to think of a way to keep myself alive.
Just like that, I am working hard to have Kiba and Shinra-
fukukaichou become an official couple (Sona-kaichou and the Sitri
girls are with me in this). Though they haven’t become a couple yet.
“Oh yeah, the Sitri-side can’t join this conversation till the last
moment, right?”
I ask Sensei. Sona-kaichou and her group also said that they will join
the Christmas project, but the timing was bad so they couldn’t join
this meeting. So they will basically join the project without any
discussion.
“Yeah, they are in middle of repairing and reconstructing Auros. Even
if they can fix it with the use of demonic-powers, they will need to
equip that place with equipment against incidents happening there.
They are going to re-plan the whole construction there.”
The Auros academy got partially destroyed due to Qlippoth’s
assault. It became necessary to look over the equipment installed at
the country town so the soldiers are currently stationed over there to
guard it. After that, the anti-terrorist protection wall is put on there
once again and it certainly did become more powerful than
before…… But our opponents aren’t someone to be taken lightly, so
we won’t know what will happen if they attack again. Well, I doubt
they would make their assault right away yet. Apparently they took
in the residents that were sent out of the floating island.
Even though such a thing happened, the number of applicants for the
academy’s experience day has risen dramatically. I hear that there
are bookings for several years ahead already, so it does show how
much impact that incident caused to the Underworld.
“That incident was broadcast to the Underworld as urgent news.
[Youth Devils showed great performance against the terrorists. They
protected the academy filled with dream and hope!]. If such things
appears on the news and in the newspaper, you would gain attention
whether you like it or not. Especially you guys that are the
reincarnated Devils and Sairaorg who lacks demonic-powers made a
big brawl against the legendary Evil Dragon. This is pretty much a
heroic tale among the Low-class and Mid-class Devils.”
Like Sensei said, the children’s dads that survived that battle and
saw the battles with their own eyes spoke of what they saw to the
media while being hyped about it. The Auros academy became so
famous that there isn’t anyone that doesn’t know about it since the
viewers throughout the Underworld who saw the broadcast became
greatly interested in it. For that reason, the Sitri-group can’t show up
since they have to handle the media’s reports and applications.
……On the opposite side, the criticism we received for having the
Agreas taken is also strong. We received harsh comments from the
fans and noble players of the Rating Game for having the holy-land
of the Rating Game taken. Also, the media of the Underworld are
talking about the hypothesis behind the identity of the stolen Agreas
every day. Also due to the battle of Auros, the Devils are currently in
a state where they have both hope and sense of insecurity.
……Well, the same goes for us. Since we haven’t received any
contacts from Maou Ajuka Beelzebub-sama who apparently knows
about the identity of Agreas. I can’t help but to have a bad
premonition depending on what that island really is……
Even so, we won’t be able to go forward if we're simply concerned
about that. So the upcoming Christmas project will become a good
change. Even though we are the counter-terrorist team, I reckon
organising some surprise like this for other people is a good activity.
I also want to have a mock-battle with Saji soon. He only reached
Balance Breaker recently, so he’s saying that he still lacks in
maintaining it. But I did feel what kind of ability it has with my own
skin. I guess it’s probably because his one is the same Dragon-
armour type like my one.
Sensei then says as he puts on a bitter smile.
“You guys sure do work hard. Using your own body to work, going to
school, joining a project like this one, and accomplishing your own
job. I can’t help but to praise you guys despite being still young.”
We certainly have been doing a lot of things like Sensei said. But
those with strength need to use their power for others. That’s what I
think. ……I don’t want to……see something getting hurt without
doing anything about it.
After that, we started the meeting for the upcoming plan and then
checked the costume for the upcoming day. The girls are mainly
talking about the Santa’s costume while being hyped over it.
Sensei then naturally asks Rias who is reading a document.
“Rias, how is Grayfia doing?”
Having being asked about her sister-in-law, she narrows her eyes.
“……She’s in a state I really can’t explain.”
Currently, Grayfia-san is interrogating Euclid Lucifugus who is her
real brother. I do think the situation where his actual sister is able to
interrogate him is unbelievable to happen. But it happened because
Euclid chose who he wants to be interrogated by. —He said he
wants it to be his older sister, Grayfia-san.
……Geez, he sure has a strong sister-complex. To have some time
to talk with his sister after he gets caught. Maybe from his
perspective, is he happy that he lost against us?
Obviously the Underworld’s army showed signs of dissatisfaction to
Euclid’s request. But thanks to the approval of the higher-up—
Sirzechs-sama, the interrogation between siblings became possible.
“I heard that the man himself is in a very good mood. He really must
be enjoying talking to his sister. But I heard that the interrogation by
Onee-sama is so harsh that it doesn’t make you think she’s
interrogating her own brother.”
Rias says. If Grayfia-san shows mercy to him here, then it would
basically make the higher-ups that are suspicious of her think that
“Lucifugus that was the right-hand of the previous Maou is planning
to overthrow the Underworld”. So interacting with Euclid without
bringing her emotion would be a proof of her loyalty to the Maou and
the current government.
……Though in reality, it seems like she is giving harsh interrogation
to her own brother without even the slightest mercy…… There’s no
way you would be safe if you make that Grayfia-san angry. It scares
me so much……
Sensei then continues.
“From what he told Grayfia—it seems like the new Khaos Brigade,
the Qlippoth, has several hiding places. Each faction have sent their
agents to those locations already. It’s about time they attack them. I
received a report from Shamhaza that he already gave his order to
“eliminate” them.”
……Euclid spoke about the headquarters to his sister. Maybe
Grayfia-san’s interrogation worked. Or maybe he confessed
because he’s up to something. We still aren’t sure about it. ……It
could be both reasons.
Speaking about him, apparently the fake Boosted Gear he was in
possession of is destroyed. According to Sensei, it was apparently
programmed to destroy itself if Euclid was defeated. Apparently it
vanished without leaving a trace.
I then say to Sensei.
“There’s no way Rizevim will simply get caught with this, right?”
“Obviously. The ones hiding at their secret base would be their
weakest soldiers and magicians that were working with them. Their
main forces must have moved to Agares already. And the
whereabouts of that Agares itself is still unknown……”
……So their current base is that floating island. Well, that’s a whole
city itself so it can certainly be quite a remarkable base. There must
have been quite a lot of food, materials, and varieties of weapons
stored there. If they were to use them, we will struggle against
them.
“I wonder where an enormous floating island like that disappeared
off to.”
Sensei puts his hand under his chin when I asked.
“Maybe it’s putting on a camouflage by blending itself within the
scenery. Obviously by using a spell which won’t get caught by us.”
A camouflage, huh. It might unexpectedly be floating above this
town……won’t be it. Moreover, we don’t even know if it can teleport
itself completely into the human world. No, if it’s those guys then it’s
possible.
“Regarding Ajuka and his servants that know the details of Agreas.
Apparently it’s hard to get in contact with them. From what I hear,
they are having a hard time of their own because they are being
pestered by some noisy bunch.”
I guess the Maou Beelzebub-sama also has many enemies. So
having management over the games wasn’t the only thing he was
doing……
“……Sensei, did you take any notice regarding the Agreas?”
Sensei smiles happily when I asked. Ah, this is the face he puts
when he found something.
“……I guess. Though there’s no stop to it if I tell you it now. I’ll let
you hear my hypothesis once we receive an official report from
Ajuka.”
……I wonder what’s hidden in that floating island.
—Then Griselda tells all of us once she took a look at the clock.
“First of all, we will take all of you to Heaven after this. Our plan
once we get there is to have a discussion about the content of the
project—which is confirming what’s inside the presents, and
receiving Michael-sama’s greetings before the New Year.”
—! It’s finally here! We are finally entering Heaven! Devils going to
Heaven—something unreal like that is going to happen! Oh man, I
can’t thank the peace treaty between the Three Great Powers
enough! I was curious about it. Since the Underworld was like that,
then how will Heaven where Angels reside be like? It sure has been
on my mind! Just what kind of world exists above the sky!?
“Alright, then give my greetings to Michael.”
Sensei simply waves his hand at us and showed no sign of coming
with us.
“Aren’t you going to Heaven too? —Oh, I guess it’s more
appropriate to ask if you are not going back.”
Sensei sighs.
“You think I can just return to that place now? Well, I don’t mind
going if they allow me to destroy my old institute over there.”
Sensei leaves after he simply says that.
“Alright, let’s head to Heaven using the magic-circle in the
basement!”
At Rias’s command, we move down to the basement of the Hyoudou
residence—
Now then, Heaven here we come!
What was drawn in the teleportation room of the basement wasn’t
the usual magic-circle written in Devil’s symbols.
Irina and Sister Griselda start to chant something you would find in a
Bible while making a posture as if they were praying. ……Hmm,
seeing that all the Devils here including myself are getting headaches
shows that it may be a phrase from the Bible……
We receive a halo, limited to DxD members, beforehand just in case
so we can move within Heaven. When I put the halo above my head
—it starts to float and shine. Wow, it feels as if I’ve become an
Angel!
With this, even if other species besides the Angels move within
Heaven it won’t affect the “system” left by the God that much. It
would be troublesome if those who know about the absence of God
or someone who would give bad influence to the system walks past
the gate. You are able to lessen that from happening by putting on a
halo quite a lot.
Our ID and such are registered in our halo. So its one and only. I
need to make sure I don’t lose it……
Its thanks to the sharing of technologies by the Grigori and the
Devil’s side that they were able to have such a major change in their
technology. If the peace didn’t happen, then an item such as this
which allows us to enter and exit Heaven wouldn’t have been made.
You could also say that it indicates that there wouldn’t be people like
Asia who will experience unfortunate fate. ……Yeah, we can’t repeat
a tragedy like that any more.
The ones that are acting happy by putting this halo on are—Asia and
Xenovia.
“Asia! I-It feels like I’ve become an Angel!”
“Yes! It’s such an honour!”
Yeah, the two of them are pure followers and they look up to Angels.
So these halos are something they couldn’t resist. They have such
bright expressions.
Irina then tells the two.
“So then. Let’s do our prayers with the three of us to celebrate this
occasion before we enter Heaven!”
“Yes!”
“Yeah!”
They do their usual pose they do with the three of them! While
putting a halo above their head that is!
“ “Ah, lord!” ”
The Angel Asia huh. I’m sure it would suit her……! Just imaging it
makes my face grin.
……But an item that allows the DxD to enter Heaven huh. That
means that they prepared it beforehand just in case something
happens in Heaven. ……So it means they are concerned about the
possibility of the Heaven being attacked.
While that was going through my mind, a huge door appears in the
teleportation room. It looks so magnificent and it appears as though
it is made from chalk. The door opens while making sound.
“Here, please come in.”
Sister Griselda urges us to pass through the door. Irina enters
before us.
“Hurry! Everyone! This is an elevator for the Angels! Don’t hesitate
and come in!”
Irina who has high spirits. She’s taking this Christmas project more
seriously than any of us. It seems like she’s really happy about being
able to serve everyone in this town as an Angel and also appears to
have pride in doing so.
Once the rest of us pass through the elevator door, a white space
appears in front of us. Then the golden symbol below our feet glows!
I suddenly feel my body float! I experience a sensation where it feels
like I have my whole body thrown up!
That instant, the scenery around me changes and a very bright light
dims upon us. When I look around—we find ourselves above the
clouds! When I look up, a large, white, and bright ceiling is above us!
……Did we get teleported from the Hyoudou residence’s basement
instantly? It means that we came up here in the elevator at the same
time the symbols below our feet glowed.
Rias and Akeno-san look calm compared to me and Asia who are
astonished at this.
The giant gate opens before we can get surprised by it!
Sister Griselda and Irina then tell us while facing their back towards
the opening gate.
“ “Welcome to Heaven.” ”
The giant gate—when we passed through the front gate of Heaven,
what lay behind it was a white stone paved path, buildings that are
aligned which are made from stones, buildings that are floating in the
sky, and Angels that have pure white wings that are moving within!
How should I put it? It’s so bright!
It’s also due to the fact that the sky is glowing in white, but it doesn’t
stop me from feeling as though the Angels, the buildings, and even
the path we are walking on are glowing!
There isn’t even a speck of dust on this path. The Angels that walk
past us looks at us as if they find us curious. If there are those that
realize our identities, there are also those that don’t.
Sister Griselda who is leading us gives an explanation to us.
“There are total of seven levels in Heaven. This is the first floor—the
place which is called the First Heaven. The highest floor, Seventh
Heaven, used to be the location where God resided. What remains
there now is just the “system” that represented God. The Sacred
Gears “system” is over there as well.”
I certainly heard that from Irina beforehand. The First Heaven is the
place where the Angels work and it’s pretty much like a front-line
base. Irina and Sister Griselda also mainly work here. I’m guessing
they come back to this place when they have to return to Heaven.
Irina then says it while pointing at the building that’s floating in the air
(It’s built on top of the clouds!).
“Ah! That building! That’s the place where Michael-sama’s Brave
Saints gather! I also show up there quite often!”
Hmm, it’s quite fancy to have a building that’s floating in the air as
your quarters.
Irina then gives us a further explanation. She points directly up.
“Michael-sama and the other Seraphs are at the Sixth Heaven.
That’s where the main headquarters of Heaven is based at. Well, the
lowest ranking Angels including myself mainly come here—the
frontline base of First Heaven.”
So Michael-san is in Sixth Heaven. That means that’s the place we
are heading to.
Rias says while looking around with keen eyes.
“I was told that the structures of the floor changed quite drastically
compared to before.”
“I’m sure Azazel-sensei—the Grigori were living at Fifth Heaven
before falling.”
Xenovia continues after her. Sister Griselda nods.
“Yes, it’s said that the Fifth Heaven where the Grigori’s lived when
they were Angels was temporarily their camp. Currently it is a floor
with many research institutes. The “Brave Saints” cards were also
created there.”
Hmm, so the place where Sensei lived now has a laboratory where
they create Brave Saint’s cards huh. I sense some kind of link
between the two.
Like that, we arrive at the elevator which will take us to higher the
floors while walking and looking around like tourists. We get a strict
check from the security Angels and go through many thick doors in
order to get onto the similar elevator as before to go further up.
Massive doors appear as we go higher and we continue forth by
going through them. This may be a hassle, but these are needed in
order to make even a sturdier security in Heaven. It appears that
there is a door and security check for every floor. I guess you would
need a lot of privilege in order to go to the higher floors.
We weren’t able to have a look at Second Heaven and Third
Heaven. Unlike First Heaven, we moved towards the elevator as
soon as we passed through the gate.
Sister Griselda explains to us who weren’t able to have a look down
there.
“Heaven which is commonly referred to exists in Third Heaven. It’s
the largest floor. It’s so vast that it is said you can’t tell where the
end is. I’m sorry but the souls down there may be stimulated if Devils
like you go there. Therefore we wanted to restrict you from visiting
down there.”
So the general Heaven is at Third Heaven huh. We already came up
to Fourth Heaven. It kind of feels weird when I’m told that we just
bypassed the general Heaven. On top of that we are Devils, so that
makes us Devils who went past Heaven. —That phrase alone makes
it sound cool. But the fact is we haven’t seen the general Heaven.
It’s the resting soil of souls that came here so they wouldn’t want to
meet Devils.
Well, apparently the number of Heavens is equal to the number of
mythologies. So I guess this is the Heaven of the “Catholic religion”. I
guess this Heaven is the living land of Angels that served under the
God from the Bible.
“Fourth Heaven is also known as Eden’s Garden. I guess the story
of Adam and Eve is famous for it.”
Irina tells us. Eden’s Garden! I wonder if it’s a paradise-like place? I
would love to see it but we ended up passing through that as well
and continue going up.
Fifth Heaven really was a place with many laboratory like buildings.
There are also buildings that look like those modern human ones
which gave it a new feeling to it. I’m starting to have an interest in
this place knowing the fact that it’s the former workplace of
Sensei…..but the place we are heading to is above this place.
It happens when we enter the elevator which connects to Sixth
Heaven. Sister gives us further explanation as if she just
remembered.
“Regarding the rules of Heaven……this place isn’t strong towards
the living as the human world and the Underworld.”
She then says this while putting her index finger up.
“In other words, its very fragile against evil.”
Well, they are Angels after all. So having evil intents would be a
taboo. Even Irina has her wings lit black and white to things besides
erotic things. It even makes me shocked to the degree where I say
“You can even fall with just that!?”.
“……To put it simply, Ise-senpai needs refrain his pervertness.”
I don’t have any words to throw back to Koneko-chan’s harsh
comment!
“Yes! I will promise not to think of lewd things as much as possible!”
There’s no way I can do a perverted things in Heaven!
Once we go up to Sixth Heaven, a gate and door which is even
larger than before appears! No matter where I look at simple walls
and even the gates are so large that it’s more than one-hundred
meters tall! A huge gate as such opens slowly and we pass through
it. ……The gate is so thick that it makes you think it’s a wall! If you
have to come up with someone who can manage to destroy this,
than it will only be possible for those with strength of a God-class.
Even I don’t have a technique which can puncture a hole in this thing.
Maybe its even impossible for Crimson Blaster to break this gate? A
gate which makes me think like that exists in this Sixth Heaven.
Once I pass through the gate, what appears ahead is—a shrine-like
building which is giving out a golden shine.
And the whole building itself is giving out a sacred wave which
makes me think that being able to see this will give me luck! It has
so much light density that a Devil can get damage and be eliminated
just by seeing that! No, the fact remains that we are still alive even
after seeing that! That’s just how grand and sacred it appears.
Sister Griselda explains to us as we walk on the path that leads to
that building.
“That’s the current core of Heaven where the Seraphs resides at—
the “Zebel”. We also call that building as such. The floor above this
place— Seventh Heaven which is the highest floor is an area which
only the Seraphs can enter.”
—“Zebel”
That’s the core of Heaven where Michael-san resides! And for us to
be able to step our feet inside it……! If I think about it, I haven’t
even had a sightseeing to observe the place where our Maou-sama
of the Underworld works at. Now I have myself suddenly coming this
far in Heaven.
—That’s what was going through my mind. But Sister and Irina
turned in a different direction during our course and are getting
further away from the road that leads to the front of “Zebel”.
“The truth is Zebel is currently going through interior construction
therefore each of the Seraphs are at different locations. Michael-
sama will be waiting this way.”
Sister goes forward while saying that.
That building is going through construction huh. ……Perhaps they
are strengthening the interior for preparation against terrorism?
Several minutes after going forward, we find ourselves in what
appears to be a middle court. There are variety of flowers
blossomed in different colours and there’s also water flowing.
Therefore it appears like a garden.
We then find a certain individual using a table at the terrace of a
small hut. As soon as he sees us, he gets up and shows a gentle
smile at us.
“Hello everyone. It’s been awhile.”
The handsome man with golden wings—it’s Michael-san! The leader
of Heaven! The legendary Chief Angel! The last time we met him
while standing this close was the sports day held between the Three
Great Powers.
“It sure has been a while, Michael-sama. We thank you from bottom
from of our hearts for inviting us for this occasion.”
The members of the ORC also greet him politely while having Rias
represent us. We need to make sure we are not rude! We have
been invited to a crucial location of the place above the skies while
representing the Devils after all.
He urges us to sit. Michael-san then questions us as we sit
ourselves.
“What’s your impression of Heaven?”
“How should I put it. It feels divine……”
That’s my honest opinion.
“It’s a wonderful place. If human souls really do come here after
their death, then it really must be a paradise.”
Rias says such a thing. She also had her eyes glued towards the
rare sight of Heaven and observed it with keen eyes.
“Well, the majority of the deceased go to Hell.”
Michael-san gives such Heaven joke! I don’t even know if I should
laugh at it!
“Please don’t be too stiff. There isn’t anything here……but please
make yourselves at home.”
When Michael-san raises his hand, an Angel woman (she’s really
adorable!) pours tea for us. Angels and Devils having tea together in
Heaven isn’t something you would experience quite often.
“Please let me thank you once again for your hard work this year. —
It sure was a year filled with shocking events. However, it’s also true
that if all of you weren’t present, then the current situation for
Heaven and the Underworld would never have happened. Having tea
together like this with Devils in Heaven like this was something you
couldn’t have imagined last year. All of this was possible thanks to
young ones such as yourselves that would lead the next generation
risking their lives in battles. I thank you once again.”
It’s such an honour getting praised by the Chief-Angel!
“I believe you have visited here previously, Xenovia.”
“Yes, Michael-sama. That would be back at the time when I came
here to get my Durandal repaired due to being destroyed by the
leader of the Hero-faction.”
Among the legendary items possessed by the Church, Heaven is
keeping and also repairing items that could be used in the human
world. The combined holy-sword of Durandal and Excalibur had been
sent to this place to get maintained after each battle. Seeing the
sword sent here in the morning and coming back in the afternoon
back to Xenovia’s side is something we see quite often. The fusion
of legendary Holy-swords is still in the trial-phase therefore Heaven
must want to search through many aspects of it.
After that we move onto the discussion of the Christmas project
where Michael-san showed us the schedule of the project’s content.
We exchanged opinions and discussed how we should give the
presents out.
“It’s about time the person who came up with this project will arrive
at the scene where this project will take place. I guess it will be
enough to simply have a final confirmation with him. I’m sure all of
you are busy so it may be better to confirm the details of this project
and return back to your position.”
Saying that, Michael-san ends the discussion for the Christmas
project.
I see, so it’s about time the person who started this project will
arrive to the human world, at Kuou town.
After confirming the Christmas project, we bring out a single round
object.
“And this is—the jewel which has Grendel’s soul sealed in it.”
Like I said, this has the soul of Grendel that we defeated when we
were defending Auros academy. We came to Heaven after listening
to our comrades opinion in order to have them check it and secure it.
Evil Dragons are very persistent. Even if we manage to seal their
souls in this jewel there’s still a chance their consciousness will leak
out. So even Azazel-sensei said that we should leave these things to
Heaven which specialises in these departments.
Michael-sama then says it after he receives the jewel.
“We shall examine and keep this away while cooperating with the
Grigori.”
Alright, this case will be okay with this.
Our discussion with Michael-san ends and while we continue to have
a tea party under a peaceful atmosphere, a voice can be heard.
“Michael-sama.”
A woman’s voice with a long vowel. When I look that way—I find a
beauty with a gentle smile and wavy blonde hair! The number of
wings growing out from her back is the same as Michael-san. She
appears while wearing a Santa costume.
“Oh, if it isn’t Gabriel.”
“Gabriel-sama.”
Michael-san and Sister Griselda says the name of that beauty.
Yes, this person is none other than the most beautiful woman in
Heaven! Gabriel-san, one of the Four Great Seraphs! Her beauty is
too bright for my eyes! Furthermore, you can tell how glamorous her
body is despite wearing a Santa costume which isn’t showing much
of her skin! Ah, her breasts which are so huge that they're so
fascinating! Those breasts of hers definitely must be filled with
compassion and good fortune!
“Oh my~, Griselda-chan and everyone are here. Especially the
Devils here who I haven’t met since the sports day. How are all of
you doing?”
Gabriel-san who notices us greets us politely. The instant she bows
her head down, her enormous breasts bounce! Is it me or are those
breasts of hers shining in the light!?
I guess if it’s the breast of a Seraph, it must be filled with holy
power. I can’t stop but think as such!
That instant, a circle drawn with many layers of Angel’s symbols
appears around me! It’s not a magic-circle. It must be symbols used
by Angels.
“—!? W-What the!? Why are there barrier like things!?”
I become shocked at the sudden appearance of the barriers but
Michael-san makes a bitter smile.
“I’m sorry. That’s a system which activates automatically when your
evil passion appears more than necessary in Heaven. –You can say
it’s a device which prevents you from falling. It normally activates
when an Angel has their worldly desire increased, to restrain
them……but it looks like it also activated on Sekiryuutei.”
A falling prevention device! So he’s saying it activated by responding
to my evil passion! So that means I would be in a risk of falling if I
was an Angel?
“……Ise-senpai has been staring at Gabriel-sama’s breasts with
lewd eyes.”
I once again received a harsh comment from Koneko-chan! Yes! I
sure had my mind distracted by Gabriel-san’s breast!
Gabriel-san herself isn’t showing any sign of concern and instead
shows her smile at me.
“Oh my~, this Devil-san sure is naughty. That’s a no-no, okay? Bad♪”
I get my forehead hit by her index finger. ……Aaah, she sure does
give you a punishment in such an adorable way!
I’m getting all hyped but the barrier increases even more to the
degree that something which sounds like an alarm starts to echo!
“It seems like the security has increased……”
Even Asia is troubled by this situation.
“……Geez, Ise, calm yourself down.”
And it seems like even Rias is also astonished by me.
S-Sorry! For showing such embarrassment! I don’t know why but
Gabriel-san’s breasts has activated something inside me very
violently! How should I put it? It’s been a while since I felt like this!
That’s how godly her breasts are!
“Oh, if it isn’t Ise-dono and others.”
When I turn around after hearing a familiar voice—I see Joker Dulio.
He comes to our side with a big smile.
“Dulio, have you finished your walk?”
Dulio bows his head down at Michael-san’s question.
“Ah, hi there. And sorry for asking for a time to get some air at a
time like this……”
“Since it’s a time like this, there are breaks which are needed. And I
believe you will be helping with the Christmas project, Dulio?”
“Yes, of course. I’m good at giving out presents.”
Oh, I thought he wouldn’t participate since he didn’t show himself. So
Dulio will also be joining the Christmas project.
—Then Sister Griselda changes the subject by asking Michael-san.
“Michael-sama. Maybe it will be good to notify them about that
case?”
Michael-san nods.
“You’re right. It’s not like they are unrelated to it. The truth is there
are incidents which involve the staff of the Church being attacked.”
—!
……The staff of the Church are being attacked? It suddenly turned
into a fishy atmosphere.
Everyone puts on a serious face at that report and becomes alert to
what he has to say. Michael-san continues.
“Not only are there fatal casualties among the leaders of the Vatican,
but there are also those being killed among those with import post at
other branches. We are still investigating to find more accurate
information, but it seems like there are presences of Evil Dragons
being caught. So it’s most likely—”
“Qlippoth, correct?”
Rias continues after him. Michael-san also nods his head.
“Yes, so please be alert. Since we don’t know what their objective
is, we will end up getting hurt if we lower our guard. —They are
good at checkmating you by using traps.”
……The presence of Evil Dragons huh. And the Qlippoth attacking
those related to Church…… Well, it’s not weird if they do such things
since they are terrorists…… But we don’t know what their aim is.
Indiscriminate terrorism? That also sounds plausible……
While feeling uneasiness from what I just heard, we return to the
human world after ending our discussion with Michael-san and
Gabriel-san.

Part 2
We returned from Heaven and climbed up the stairs from the
basement of the Hyoudou residence (We split with Sister Griselda at
Heaven). I then hear people laughing from the living room.
When we went there after becoming curious—we found my mum
speaking to a middle-aged man. It’s a brown haired man wearing
priest’s clothing. ……He looks familiar. More like I have seen that
hair colour of his……
The man shows a gentle smile when he notices us. His expression
says that he knows me.
“Sorry to disappoint but I’m already here.”
“Papa!”
“Oh, my Angel! Were you doing okay?”
Irina and the man embrace each other! That’s right! Now I
remember! No wonder he looks familiar!
This person is Irina’s dad!
Irina also hugs her dad happily.
“Of course! Papa, were you doing fine as well?”
“Of course.”
My mum then tells me as she watches the two of them happily.
“Ise. This person is Irina-chan’s father. Do you still remember him? I
was shocked to see him since he returned so abruptly.”
Irina’s dad offered his hand to me.
“Hello there, Hyoudou Issei-kun. Do you still remember me?”
“My memory is vague but I kind of do remember you. Sorry, my
memory of you is poor since I was too small back then……”
“Oh no, not at all. Both you and Irina were small. It can’t be helped if
your memory is vague.”
The Shidou family who lived close by. Irina’s dad brought snacks and
juice often to us when I visited Irina’s home to play with her. I
remember how kind he was. Her mum was also a kind person. Oh
yeah. Irina’s mum is running a Japanese restaurant business in
England. They say that both Irina’s parents know about her
reincarnating into an Angel. That part is clearly different from the
Hyoudou family. I……haven’t confessed to my parents that I have
reincarnated into a Devil yet.
Irina’s dad then says with a big smile.
“It’s planned for me to work with Irina-chan for this project but let’s
discuss about that afterwards. I have brought you souvenirs.”
We then came to realize it.
I see, so the person who came up with the Christmas project is……
Irina’s dad!
Like this, we all ate dinner while having talks filled with laughs.
The heroic story of Irina we heard from Irina’s dad during dinner was
so funny that Irina’s face turned red since it was a story about his
praise towards his daughter.
“Geez! Papa, you even talked about my embarrassing history in
front of Ise-kun’s parents!”
“Hahaha, I’m sorry. I would be satisfied if I can talk about how
adorable you are but I couldn’t help myself”
Irina who is in rage. Even the side of her where she makes faces
looks cute. It’s rare to see Irina act angry like this. That point alone
makes me think how valuable it is to be able to see a new side of
her when she is having dinner with her dad.
“Oh, so you guys came back from Heaven.”
Azazel-sensei returns back to the Hyoudou residence.
“You must be Irina’s father. I am Azazel.”
“Oh if this isn’t……the former Governor. How do you do. I am
Shidou, I have role of both the pastor and agent of Protestant. Irina
sure has been under your care……”
Sensei and Irina’s dad exchange a handshake. From Irina’s dad
perspective Sensei would be the former Governor of the Fallen
Angel’s organization and the teacher of the school her daughter is
enrolled at.
Since Azazel-sensei came to the VIP room again, Irina’s dad says
this after making a cough.
“Let me introduce myself again. My name is Shidou Touji, the one
who came up with this Christmas project. I am the pastor of the
Protestant Church of England.”
“Did you know that my papa was an exorcist in a past?”
Irina adds. So a pastor huh. If I remember right, you call a male
churchman a father for Catholicism and a pastor for Protestantism.
Huh? Wasn’t a pastor a teacher and not a churchman? Well, they do
say that the way they are called and their teaching itself changes for
each teaching. Except, unlike priests, pastors can marry.
“That’s how it is, so for today, we will just confirm what we must do
for this project, the reason why I started it, and then prepare for the
actual day to come.”
From there we get explained from Irina’s dad of how he came up
with this idea and points we must be cautious about. Well, its
something we were explained about beforehand so it was easy to
understand what he had to say. The reason why he came up with
this project is basically a gratitude for those people living here and to
put it even more bluntly, a compensation fee for causing
inconvenience.
What shocked me the most from his explanation is that Irina’s dad is
office chief of the protestant side! Apparently he has a role in a
certain branch. ……He’s a VIP! The reason why he doesn’t have any
guards is because he declined to have them come with him since this
land is a familiar place for him.
Irina’s dad who finished explaining a quick run-through for this
Christmas project starts looking through his bag after saying “Oh
yeah, I have a gift”.
What he takes out is a—doorknob. ……A doorknob. Why a
doorknob? While everyone puts on a puzzled look while staring at
the doorknob, Irina’s dad explains while he changes it with the
doorknob of the VIP room’s door.
“It will work anywhere so please attach it to a door. For example this
room’s door. You remove the doorknob of this door, replace it with
this one, and then when you open the door—”
What appears within our sight is—a spacious unfamiliar room! What
the. Even though he opened the door from inside the VIP room, what
we see isn’t the corridor but an unknown room!
The room has a size of twenty tatami mats……no, even more. It
may be bigger than my room which went through renovation. There
are statutes of Angels, portraits of the prophets, and ornaments
which looks like they will bring fortunes decorated inside the room. It
has a vibe where it seems like Devils will receive damage simply by
entering this room.
What’s standing out the most is the huge bed located at the centre
of the room and it comes with a canopy!
There is no other furniture except for the bed, the chairs, a table,
and a clock. But man, I can’t keep myself from sensing a mysterious
vibe from here. How should I put it? It feels like the time when I
encounter a priest or a feeling similar to the power of light of that of
Angels……
Irina’s dad says it to us who are observing the room with suspicion.
“This is a special room, a room created which doesn’t even cause a
problem for an Angel and a Devil to make babies in here. This
doorknob will connect it to a customised alternative space.”
[—!?]
Everyone becomes shocked at his words! O-Of course! Obviously!
So this room which is giving out a holy vibe……is a room which is
even okay for a Devil and a Angel to make babies……!
Irina’s dad grabs her by her shoulders and declares it very loudly!
“Irina-chan, don’t hold back in deepening your love with Ise-kun
inside this room!”
“E……eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!?”
Irina screams in astonishment from hearing something from her dad
she possibly couldn’t have predicted!
Leaving us who can’t respond to this situation behind, Irina’s dad
starts to tell his story in tears.
“……Uuu, I gave up on being able to have grandchildren when Irina-
chan reincarnated into an Angel……! I was about to abandon my
dream for the sake of our beliefs……! And thanks to the kindness of
the Seraph Michael-sama, I was given the opportunity to become a
grandfather……! Ah, this must also be the lord’s love! Amen!”
Her dad who started doing prayers started to repeat the kind words
of Michael-san.
[The Angel Irina, and Hyoudou Issei-kun. There won’t be any
problem whatever you two do in there. Please try out many things in
there. Both of you are young man and woman. So everything will be
a challenge and become a good experience. I presume there are
such beliefs.]
…………
……W-What kind of beliefs are those!? A room where we can do
anything we want!? Ah, oh, I do remember Irina and Xenovia talking
about this and that. About Michael-san coming up with ideas for
Irina. ……Though I never guessed that they would actually use all
the technologies Heaven had to offer in order to invent this……! I
thought that Heaven, more precisely Michael-san, would use their
technology more seriously unlike the Grigori and the Underworld who
are using it for strange things! But that wasn’t the case! Heaven who
used all their intellect to create a baby-making room! Even the
Angels are putting too much effort for funny, yet weird, things!
Irina’s dad whose face is covered in tears places his hand on my
shoulder.
“……Ise-kun, I place my grandchildren in your hands.”
“U-Umm, e-excuse me……”
Even if you suddenly bring the word grandchildren into the
discussion……I don’t know how I am supposed to react…… But
Irina’s dad doesn’t realise that I’m getting confused so he simply
nods his head by himself.
“Yup yup! I don’t mind either a boy or a girl! No, in fact I want to see
lots of my grandchildren by having you two put so much effort in
making babies! Ah, if it’s a girl then she will probably become lovely
like Irina-chan…… Since she will become a child of an Angel, she
will turn out to be a very Angel like girl? I guess it will become
courageous like a Dragon if it’s a boy……”
……Ah, his mind went to the world of his own. This habit of his is
exactly like Irina’s! They really are daughter and father! His bad side
has been passed on to Irina!
After hearing this, Irina—
“You dummy dummy dummy dummy dummy! Papa you dummy!
Michael-sama! For all people, why did you have to give it to papa!? I
can’t stand this anymore! Ise-kun will hate me now!”
She hides herself at the corner of the VIP room. I can feel your pain,
Irina. This must be hard to endure. And to have her own dad bring it!
What kind of humiliation play is this!?
“……This kind of room is revolutionary.”
“Once you enter this room, there’s only one thing you need to
do……”
The ones that are really interested in this room is Rias and Akeno-
san!
“……It may be a room which I don’t want Nee-sama to find out
about.”
“It sure does seem like she won’t let go off Ise-sama till he gets
dried up once she takes him inside.”
Even Koneko-chan and Ravel are saying disturbing things!
“Let’s borrow it next time, Asia.”
“…..I-It’s a room we have to prepare ourselves for!”
I can also see Xenovia and Asia who are full of energy!
“…………Oh my! I have my head full of indecent things! It’s too early
for me! It’s too early I say!”
It seems like Rossweisse-san is shaking her head while her face is
glowing red!
The one who rests his hand on my shoulder who am troubled to how
to react to this situation is—Azazel-sensei. He’s putting on such a
lecherous face!
“You did it Ise! You won’t find a situation where a Devil or a Dragon
can make love to a Angel without making them fall so often! Man,
you womaniser!”
“Eh……I-I am……?”
I can only put on a bitter smile but Sensei puts on a puzzled look
when he sees me face.
“…………”
He starts to speak after a pause.
“……Hmm, I did have a vague feeling about it……”
Sensei scratches his cheek.
“……W-What is it?”
Sensei sighs at me who asked him a question due to curiosity.
“Your sexual desire sure did become weak ever since you dated
Rias. Before you would have been craving for perverted things……
but maybe it's because you became a riajuu, now I don’t feel as
much lust from you as before.”
“—!?”
……He can’t sense any lust……? From me……?
“……T-The sexual desire……?”
“Have you been using Dress Break or Bilingual during battles lately?
Though it isn’t something you should be using so often.”
“N-No, I haven’t used them.”
When he puts it that way, I certainly haven’t used them even if my
opponents happen to be women…… The last time I used it was……
against Jeanne from the Hero-faction I think. During the assaults of
the magicians, they attacked us without women as they were
cautious of my abilities.
Maybe Sensei found it weird, so he asks me.
“Hmm? You didn’t use it against Walburga the Purple Flames? She’s
a woman ain't she? Couldn’t you have predicted her moves if you
used Bilingual on her?”
“…………!? ……I-I didn’t use it on her……”
Oh my god! I just found out! Back then at that place! I was against
Walburga back then! She was fighting against Saji but I sure was
there! ……Couldn’t I have supported Saji by activating my
Bilingual……? Why couldn’t I come up with that idea? Was it
because I saw that awful cooking class done by Fafnir? No, if it was
me from a bit in the past I would still have spoken to the breasts
even after witnessing such thing.
—It’s because there are oppai ahead.
Both my hands are shaking. It’s because I finally found that little
change in me.
Sensei says it to me with a worried voice.
“……Oioioi, seriously? One of your strengths is your sexual desire
that appears even during battles. Isn’t that how you survived all
those life-and-death situations till now? Well, the opponent was a
skilled Magician and also the possessor of a relic, the Longinus.
There was a high chance that it wouldn’t have worked. I see, so you
didn’t use your Bilingual.”
……I didn’t. Even the thought of not working didn’t cross my mind so
I didn’t use Bilingual on her, If it was me from a bit before, wouldn’t I
have thought something in the lines of “I will read through their mind
if the opponent is a woman!”?
“Well, that may be one sign of your growth, but……there are guys
who become weak after getting his woman. Well, I think you would
be fine…… Everyone has their eyes on your actions. So including
your sexual desire, expand and improve your abilities to the fullest.”
……Have I become satisfied by getting a girlfriend? Absurd! I, who
have been called the embodiment of sexual desire possibly can’t
cool down just by getting a girlfriend……! The road to become a
Harem King is still far away and I haven’t even got laid yet! You are
saying I cooled down simply with that!?
……It won’t be weird for guys my age all over the world to have at
least one girlfriend! Isn’t it natural thing for me to have a girlfriend!?
There are a huge difference at my current and my past environment!
I also don’t recall to abandon my stance to crave for a woman’s
body either! ……I don’t remember doing such a thing……
Sensei puts his hand on my head who is feeling down.
“Well, don’t feel so bad. You can simply increase your sexual desire
again. Let’s see……did you meet Gabriel up there?”
“Y-Yes. I did meet her.”
Sensei puts on a lewd face again.
“Her breasts, they were amazing weren't they?”
“Yes! They sure were amazing!”
Oh man, those sure were amazing! They were so godly, they felt like
they had some unknown power in them. So I couldn’t help myself but
stare at those!
Sensei starts talking seriously.
“Those things……made my wings go black and white since I
imagined about touching those when I was in Heaven. No man has
ever seen or touched Gabriel’s breasts. According to female Angels
that saw them—they described them as the finest breasts there
are.”
—The finest breasts.
Such wonderful praise! I would love to see such breasts at least
once!
“I even think that it wouldn’t have been bad if I had fallen by touching
those.”
I can understand his feeling! Even if I was born as an Angel, I don’t
mind becoming a fallen if I can touch the finest breast!
……Ah!
It feels like something I have forgotten is coming back to me just by
remembering about Gabriel-san’s breasts.
Sensei also smiles seeing me.
“That’s a good lewd face you are putting on. Looks like what you
received from Heaven wasn’t nothing. Ise, if you want to resurrect
your sexual desire from before, you can only accomplish it by
wishing to see breasts of that caliber. And by seeing those breast
you may find an answer. If it’s you who has been allowed to enter
Heaven, then you might be able to fulfil the dream which I couldn’t.”
Sensei puts his hand around me and whispers to my ear.
“—Ise, aim for the number one breasts in Heaven.”
“Y-Yes! I will definitely see Gabriel-san’s breasts one day!”
The teacher and student embraces each other in tears!
Leaving the girls who are captivated by the baby-making room
behind, me and Sensei exchange a passionate hug between lewd
guys.
There was the issue about the baby-making room, but we ended up
having a quick discussion about the future meetings once Irina’s dad
left. It was mainly about the time allocation for our training and
Devil’s work. By the way Irina’s dad was asked out by Sensei.
“Office-chief Shidou! Do you want to come with me to the shop run
by my subordinates?”
“Is it okay? Oh my, I was just thinking about going somewhere since
I haven’t come to this town for a while.”
“Then this will be a good time. —Do you like tits?”
“Yes, I love them.”
“Then there’s no problem! Seriously, you sure a horny pastor! Let’s
go, to the night town of Kuou!”
“Hahaha! Irina-chan, keep this is a secret from your mother, okay?”
They disappeared into the night of this town after having such
discussion! Azazel-sensei’s diplomacy at night not only is given to
that geezer Odin, but also those related to Christianity! The face of
Irina’s dad who said he loves breasts looked lively! He is an
outrageous lewd geezer! Xenovia went as far as to say things like
“To be expected from Irina’s father. He does look lewd”.
……Oh well, let’s put that aside for now. Though I also wanted to go
with them.
Just like I thought, I checked my schedules and found out that I
won’t have time to hang out with Matsuda and Motohama.
Furthermore, we don’t know when Qlippoth will strike. So I hadn't
had any time to hangout with my friends from the beginning.
“Now then, we’ll stop here for today. Good job everyone.”
Our duty for today ends with Rias’s words that signifies the end of it.
Today was a busy day since we went to Heaven to have a meeting
about Christmas and also having Irina’s dad come. Being affiliated
with DxD sure makes your life packed with events.
……Then something crossed my mind all of a sudden so I ask
Koneko-chan who is cleaning after the teacups.
“……Hey, Koneko-chan. Did I lose my lewdness?”
“……You still are lewd.”
Koneko-chan answers immediately.
“R-Right?”
If that’s what Koneko-chan is saying then it must mean I’m still lewd.
But Koneko-chan adds.
“……But.”
“But?”
“Your lewd face looks much calmer than before.”
“—!”
…………Even Koneko-chan who has sharp instinct towards my
lewdness is saying that my sexual desire has weakened from
before.
……I guess I need to think about it. It scares me to think that it
would affect me from now on if my source of power has weakened.
Hmm, what should I do? Should I talk to Rias about it?
When I was thinking such, Rias speaks to me.
“Ise, do you have a minute?”
“……What’s wrong?”
“Yes, the truth is I received a call from my house abruptly so I will
have to return to my castle now.”
A call from the House of Gremory? So she will be returning to her
castle temporarily huh.
“Does that mean something happened?”
Rias tilts her head when I asked.
“……It sounded like it’s not much of a good news. Think about the
season we are in. It won’t be weird for anything to happen. I was
just thinking about seeing Onee-sama so I will be going back for a
short time. I will be back by tomorrow night.”
……She would tell me directly if it was really serious and the fact
that she has to return means that they want to inform something to
Rias which can’t be revealed to the public. I’m worried about what
actually happened but I feel relieved that she can go and meet
Grayfia-san.
“Roger that. Then we will do the rest of the cleanup. —Give my
greetings to Grayfia-san.”
When I said that, she smiles back to me saying “Okay, I sure will.
Thanks”.

Part 3
Late that night—
“……Hmm, Ise……do you think I have a baby inside me with
this……? I’m worried that it isn’t, so one more time……”
I can hear such seductive sleep talk from besides me!
Akeno-san who is sleeping as if she’s wrapped around me! Since
Rias isn’t here tonight, I ended up sleeping with Asia and Akeno-san!
Due to Rias’s absence, Akeno-san snuck into my bed while wearing
a see-through negligee! I won’t be able to sleep if she says such
sleep-talk right beside me!
What kind of dream exactly are you watching Akeno-san!? What am
I doing inside your dream!?
I’m so curious of it that I don’t think I can go to sleep! Rather I have
the soft sensation of a woman’s body all over my body! And I can’t
move an inch if she is hugging onto me like this!
So I hug Akeno-san tightly, and—
“……Aaan, Ise……”
She strengthens her hug and says such things in her sleep so it
makes it harder for me to move even more!
Umm! Umm! How can I lead this defenceless Akeno-san to my
liking!?
I ended up using my brain the most for today but there’s someone
poking me.
Asia? Even though I turned around thinking it was her, I find her
sleeping. Then when I look around trying to find out who it is—
(……Shhh!)
Xenovia appears while putting her body over me! She uses her
finger to tell me to be quiet.
(X-Xenovia. Something happened late this night?)
I ask with a low voice to avoid Akeno-san and Asia from waking up.
(……Rias-buchou returned to the Underworld temporarily, right?)
(Y-Yeah. She returned to check on Grayfia-san and also because
there was an urgent call for her.)
(……And Asia?)
(Fast asleep.)
(……I see, she certainly is sleeping. Both Asia and Akeno-
fukubuchou.)
Xenovia confirms that both of them are sleeping. This is what she
says.
(Come with me. There’s something I want to show you.)
I somehow manage to let Akeno-san sleep by herself and leave the
room as I follow Xenovia.
We left the room and arrived in front of Xenovia’s room which is a
floor above my room. ……Coming to Xenovia’s room late at night
huh. What is she plotting?
“Now, Ise. Open it.”
“?”
Xenovia sure is saying weird things. She’s asking me to open the
door when its her own room.
I turn the doorknob like she ordered. Then—what appears to my
sight is that baby-making room from before!
“Wha! Isn’t this!?”
I ask Xenovia but I end up entering the room after she pushes me
from behind!
Then a sound of the door being closed follows! I try to turn the
doorknob immediately but I couldn’t do it due to an unknown power
which is coming from the other side of the door!
“H-Hey! Xenovia! What’s the meaning of this!?”
Xenovia tells me from the outside who is confused.

“I thought we should use it since they went through all the trouble to
give it to us. Prepare yourself, Ise. Your partner is waiting.”
……My partner is waiting? When I turn around and look behind after
finding it suspicious—
“………..Hello, Ise-kun.”
There’s Irina who is wearing a negligee while having her hair down!
Irina then says to me shyly while looking down.
“……Umm, umm……”
Irina has a high tone of voice right now and uses her shaking legs to
walk to the corner of the bed and sit there.
“……Don’t you want to come here and have a small chat?”
…………E-Even if you say that! T-To talk when she says it that way
at this room while dressed up like that!
But I can’t go back. So the only thing I can do is go forward……?
After I gulp down my saliva, I walk to my bed. ……Even though it’s a
bed, I feel pathetic at myself for sitting a bit away from Irina.
“…………”
“…………”
Both of us become silent. What intention did Xenovia have by making
me come here? Likewise, what intention does Irina have by being
here?
……Though I do think there’s a simple explanation behind it. But it’s
too daring so I’m really confused. No, it’s because we were
introduced to this room just earlier you know? I never expected I
would step foot in here in the same day!
And this room is for an Angel and Devil…… T-That means Michael-
san made it for me and Irina. And for Irina and me who are the main
two beings in here!
I then take a glimpse of Irina beside me. She’s wearing a negligee.
Usually she wears normal pyjamas but today she’s wearing a
negligee similar to the ones worn by Rias and Akeno-san. ……
Obviously it's see-through! It’s so transparent that I can’t see her
wearing a bra and……not only can I see her round breasts but also
the tip of it! Oh yeah, now I remember that she’s often in a state
where she wears no bra! No, more importantly her breasts have a
nice shape, her body has no useless fat because she’s a warrior,
and furthermore she has a nice curve……!
……Phew. I need to calm down. The mood is important. Even if I
were to turn into a wild animal, going at her right away won’t be
moody at all. What we need to do first is have a conversation.
……Oh yeah, talking about that will be good. This is a good chance.
I might as well say it.
“Oh yeah, I remembered about the Christmas promise we made
when we were kids.”
I say that to Irina. Hearing that, Irina looks at me as if she isn’t shy
anymore.
“—We will defeat Santa together and share his presents! Right?”
When I say that, Irina is in joy so much that she puts on a big smile.
“So you remembered. I thought I was the only one who remembered
it and that you had already forgotten that promise.”
Irina even has her eyes all wet. Looks like she’s that happy that I
remembered our promise.
“Well, I did forget it. But I started to remember it while we were
preparing for Christmas.”
Yeah, that’s the jest of it. I started to get a flashback while I was
working with Irina which in turn brought my memories back. Oh
yeah, when I was a kid I made a promise with my childhood friend,
in this case Irina, during the cold time of the year.
Irina starts to chuckle because she remembers it.
“Yeah, we certainly were innocent back then, or should I say we
were clueless…… We sure did come up with so many reckless
ideas. I sure had fun back then when I played like a boy with you
and even thought like one.”
I do think that I did lots of reckless things with Irina when I was little.
I completely mistook Irina for a boy so I played and took her to
places where girls wouldn’t be happy about.
“We sure did go out often to places like the forest of a park which is
outside the town and also destroyed shrines.”
“Yup. We even took an insect catcher with us and rode our bicycles
to somewhere far as well.”
“You say far but we were kids so the furthest we could go was the
next town……”
“But it was so fun since it felt like we entered a new world.”
“Yeah, like those sweets we bought from the candy-store of an
unfamiliar town. I still remember the taste of it.”
“Yup! We certainly did eat things like lettuce-jirou and Micchan the
octopus.”
Oh man, I can’t believe it’s this easy to remember. I sure did play a
lot with Irina. Maybe it’s because she was my age around my
neighbourhood, it feels like we did all sorts of things together. Even
our memories of Christmas are so childish. They're filled with
cluelessness and recklessness.
I then open up to her as I talk to her.
“Sorry that I didn’t know you were a girl. But I did think of you who
was a child my age in this neighbourhood who would also do
reckless things with me as an important friend……”
Irina suddenly looks down when I said that.
“…………A friend, huh.”
Irina mutters in such way! Ah, looks like I failed! I should rephrase it!
“N-No, I meant a childhood friend! Sorry……even though I’m the only
one who shares the time of our childhood with you.”
—But Irina chuckles and looks up the ceiling.
“Speaking about that, I had Rias-san ask me about it.”
Apparently Rias asked Irina.
—Can you please tell me about Ise when he was a child?
“I was sure that she was jealous of me for being the only one who
knew your childhood, Ise-kun. So I started having more
conversations with Rias-san naturally. By the time I realised it, she
started calling me “Irina”.”
Ah, so that’s how the two of them started getting along while calling
each other by their given names without feeling reserved. So the two
of them have become close by sharing the story of my childhood
huh.
Irina starts to speak with a serious face.
“The truth is Rias-san was the person who I wasn’t able to get along
with the most among the ORC members. That’s because she would
have been someone I couldn’t possible coexist with since I’m from
the Church side, you know? She’s—the heiress of the House of
Gremory, a high-class Devil. She’s a genuine princess so I felt that
the world she lives in is different from mine who is a normal warrior
of the Church. So it was kind of hard to interact with her. Though it’s
true that it was easy getting along with Asia-san and Xenovia who
are also from the Church.”
……So she had such reasons. Even though it seems like they are
getting along living together at a glance, there are different opinions
from each people. It’s just that I didn’t realise it.
But Irina then smiles.
“But I started to find out as I started speaking to Rias-san. Oh, she’s
also a girl just like me. She would smile. Become sad. She would get
angry. And also become happy…… Even though she’s older than me
by a year, I started to feel that she’s also a girl of my age very
strongly. Then I started having more discussions with her. From
being someone I can’t interact with, she became my precious
comrade then my friend.”
……So the relation between Rias and Irina started changing and
developed when I didn’t realise it.
Irina turns red.
“……I came to realise one more thing once again as I got close to
Rias-san. As I started to talk about Ise-kun’s childhood to Rias-san,
I started to think……“I don’t want to talk anymore than this” and “I
want to keep this memory to myself”……”
Irina—came close to me. Even though I sat a bit away from her,
Irina had shortened the distance between us without me noticing it.
“Ah, now I understand, without noticing, I—”
Irina takes my hand.
“……I-Irina?”
I become confused. That’s because Irina suddenly shortened the
distance between us and took my hand!
Irina took my hand slowly—and brings it towards her breast. My
fingers! My palm! It’s feeling a soft sensation! My whole hand is
glued onto Irina’s breasts!
Ah, Irina’s soft breasssssts! Not only as it smooth, but the feeling of
this Angel’s skin which I’m feeling with my hand is violently stunning
my brain!
Irina puts on an emotional eye and starts putting on a seductive
face. I never thought for a girl who acts so innocent all the time can
put on such a hot face……!
“……Looks like my wings won’t glitter even after doing this much.”
Like Irina said, the wings on her back are—still white! Usually Irina’s
wings turn white and black when she does erotic things like this.
……So this room really does allow a Devil and Angel to do it……?
Irina—then pushes me down! I lay down on the bed. Irina then
positions herself where it looks like she is on top of me. Her negligee
is falling off and her developed body is basically exposed. Her long
brown hair falls onto my face and something which smells nice
stimulates my nose. ……This smell of shampoo coming from her hair
sure does break my mind……!
Irina then mutters with a sad face.
“So in here I can do naughty things with Ise-kun……”
Irina’s face comes closer to my face slowly. At this rate, Irina and I
will—
I then hear a sound of the door being opened when I swallowed my
saliva.
When I take a quick look, I can see eyes from the gap between the
doors……and there are several of them! They are in a state where
they are showing half of their faces from the other side of the door
and their eyes are directed at us. I can also hear their conversation.
“……Irina, you have grown……I can’t stop myself from crying……!”
“……Xenovia-san, is Irina-san really going to……!”
Its Xenovia and Asia!
“……This room is simply indecent.”
“Even though you say that, you are desperately staring at them.”
There’s even Koneko-chan and Kuroka!
“……Lately I have been talking to Rias about it. Just how can we
stop our junior’s aggressive approach?”
“……Indecent……it’s so lewd……”
That must be Akeno-san and Rossweisse-san (in her accent-mode)!
“……It seems like the schedule will collapse if I don’t manage this
room as well.”
“Awawawaw……s-so Angels also makes room like this as well!”
Ravel and Le Fay are watching as well!?
“Ise, are you breeding?”
Even Ophis is there! You can’t say something like breeding!
“A-All of yoooooou! What are you girls peeping for!?”
I can’t resist myself from saying that! Irina also returns to herself and
starts to fix her clothes in panic. But then Irina starts to blurt out in
laughter.
“……I can now understand how Rias-san feels. This is quite
impossible to do.”
After Irina says that, she then asks everyone.
“Geez, all of you. Do all of you want to take a look around this
room?”
Like this, the sightseeing of the baby-making room commenced.
I understood at this time that even though it was hard to tell, this
room comes with a bathroom and a fridge. On top of that the bed
can spin. Even the pillows can glow in seven different colours……
Michael-san, you put unnecessary technology in this room……

Part 4
The next day—
After we spent the whole morning training, we moved onto work for
the Christmas project for the afternoon.
Me, Asia, Xenovia, Irina, Rossweisse-san, and Irina’s dad went to a
train station which is two stations away from the one in our town.
We came to check presents at this town at different places, like the
large electronic stores and bookstores; they have good selections.
We actually check which ones are popular and also ask the store
clerks about the products. All of us decided that we will use this
occasion to choose a portion of the presents we haven’t decided to
give out for Christmas. I guess receiving a present which is quite
new and useful will make them happier when receiving it. It’s a
shame that we couldn’t research what the residents wanted……
“I’m very sorry for having all of you spend your precious time on
this.”
Irina’s dad apologises to us.
“Oh no, it was actually a good change for once.”
“He’s right, Irina’s dad. Usually our job is to train, so coming this far
was a good experience.”
Xenovia sure did learn how to speak smoothly all of a sudden! I
guess this is something she acquired after she started aiming to
become the student president. ……Oh crap, it feels like Xenovia will
become more normal than me! Since she’s potentially different from
me, she will turn into a talented girl after she learns a bit! It feels like
it was so long ago when she was called a muscle-brain
swordswoman! No, I do still think that she uses power during
battles!
Irina then says after confirming the memo she wrote.
“Next we will be checking the costumes. Let’s head to the store
which has cosplay costumes.”
Irina leads us after saying that.
A Santa costume huh. Looks like they are keen on it since the
majority of them are girls. To be honest I don’t think there’s a
difference in a Santa’s costume. But when I said that—
“Looking at the places which sell them will become a good example!”
That’s what they said. Hmm, they already had a look at it since they
received it already so they can use that as an example……
Understanding girls’ minds is difficult.
As we walk, Rossweisse-san suddenly asks me.
“B-By the way Ise-kun. I-I’m asking this is one of the examples,
but……please be aware that this is an example, okay?”
Rossweisse-san asks shyly after saying that.
“From Ise-kun’s perspective, for a costume worn by women……
should it be those authentic trousers or……a skirt?”
Trousers or skirt, huh. Well, if a woman is to wear them, then—
“I’m all for the skirt! And if it happens to be a miniskirt I might get
excited over it! ……So I think a skirt would suit Rossweisse-san for
the Santa costume.”
When I said that, Rossweisse-san turns red.
“—! G-Geez! Y-You shouldn’t say such things to a girl without
thinking about it, like that!”
S-She’s angry at me! And with her accent that is! But she makes a
cough and mutters with a low voice.
“I-I see. A skirt, a skirt. ……Will it make my legs look slim……and I
don’t think I can make it in time if I prepare for it now……or should I
deceive it by using magic? But Granny said I won’t be able to
deceive a boy’s eyes even if I do that—”
……Ever since the battle at Auros Academy, Rossweisse-san also
started asking for my preferences. Though she’s saying that she’s
asking for my opinion as an example……
During our way to the shop it started to rain. It turned into heavy rain
quickly so we went to a summer house located at the park nearby in
order to take shelter.
We didn’t bring any umbrellas with us.
“Let’s wait until it stops.”
Since Rossweisse-san said that all of us agreed to her suggestion.
“If the Joker Dulio was with us he could have easily controlled the
rain in one go……”
Xenovia said that sarcastically……but we shouldn’t recklessly
control the weather. It may be possible for Dulio but I don’t think he
can do that unless it’s an emergency.
While all of us wait at the summer house, we can hear the sound of
someone walking through the rain.
When I look forward— a man who isn’t using an umbrella under the
rain was standing there. A man— with long black hair. When we
checked what the man is holding onto, we put our alertness to the
maximum level.
……It’s because he’s holding onto a sword which is giving out an
ominous feeling.
“Qlippoth……?”
Xenovia says that as she takes the Ex-Durandal from the different
dimension. ……Even if it’s raining, this is still a park used by civilians.
And it’s during daytime. So taking excessive action won’t simply
make us receive attention! Though we can’t simply be defeated by
him and also the murderous intent he’s directing at us is the real
deal!
We make our stance at him but there’s one person among us who is
really shocked at the appearance of the man.
Irina’s dad has his whole body shaking and looks at the man as if he
can’t believe his eyes.
“……I-It can’t be……! Why are you……!?”
Irina’s dad says it with a shaking voice. The man—puts on a creepy
big smile.
“……It’s been a while. Shidou-san. ……Or should I call you the
“Office-Chief” Shidou now?”
The man increases the wave of the sword he’s holding onto as he
walks towards us! That aura coming from him isn’t normal. It has
something which won’t leave us in peace if we approach him
carelessly!
Irina’s dad shouts after he takes a step forward.
“So it is you, Yaegaki-kun……!”
“Yes, I was given this opportunity. I came to give judgement to you.”
That instant—. The man leaps forward! I followed his movement with
my eyes and used my whole body to feel his presence!
The man—shortened the distance between us without making any
sound and slashed his sword at us from the side! We reacted
immediately. Irina moved Asia and her dad to the rear. Xenovia and I
block the enemy’s attack using our holy-sword and gauntlet
respectively. Xenovia and I get our defence increased very high by
the defence-magic cast by Rossweisse-san.
We can still feel the extreme destruction of its attack even with our
enhanced defence……! Maybe it’s because I’m not wearing my
armour, so I get pushed back by the impact from his sword! Xenovia
withstood at the spot even after receiving it and starts to exchange
sword blows with the man!
Xenovia who attained highspeed due to the holy-sword’s trait.
Slashes which you can’t see with the naked eye is aimed at the man
—but the man responds to Xenovia’s attack by blocking it and then
attacking her back!
—! He can even exchange blows with Xenovia! Xenovia has the trait
of destruction in each of her attacks. But it’s as if the man can
oversee it. He doesn’t get hit by it directly and shortens his distance
with her by overcoming it! Xenovia also doesn’t receive any critical
damage as she evades it by an inch. But different parts of her
clothes are torn. Her attacks filled with destruction which were
evaded by the man create holes in the ground of this park and blows
it away.
“Xenovia!”
Irina shoots arrows of light from the rear but the man takes them
down with his sword while he’s taking on Xenovia!
I also use Balance Break right away. I try to find the chance where I
can shoot my Dragon-Shot……but it looks like the man is no
ordinary assassin. I can’t find the slightest chance. Even while he’s
exchanging blows with Xenovia, he’s still paying attention to me and
Rossweisse-san so we are in a situation where we can’t break his
guard down.
Xenovia shouts.
“This slash! It’s something learnt by an Exorcist. ……You must be a
warrior from the Church, are you not?”
The man makes a cold smile at Xenovia’s question.
“Indeed, though it’s more precise to say “former”.”
Irina who took her dad to the rear shouts as she makes a stance
with a mass-produced holy-sword.
“Hey, you! Why are you after papa!?”
He makes a creepy laughter, “kukuku”, when he witnesses Irina’s
white wings.
“……So your daughter is an Angel, huh? Seriously, this must be a
mercy given to you from Heaven. Are you telling me this is the
reward you received by killing me and her……!”
The man’s murderous intent—his hatred, increases. ……Killed him
and her? What does he mean……?
Irina’s dad seems like he understood something hearing that.
“Don’t tell me the one who killed Smith and Todoroki……and the
members back then was you……!?”
The man blurts out in laughter.
“……You are the only one left, Office-Chief Shidou.”
Even though he’s fighting Xenovia, his attention is aimed towards
Irina’s dad. I can feel a very strong aura of hatred coming from him.
No, what’s coming out from him is his anger itself. You can say his
whole body is enveloped by it. Just how much hatred does he have
towards Irina’s father?
I stand between the two and ask the man.
“Hold on! I don’t know what’s going on but what’s your reason for
attacking another person all of a sudden!?”
“……Can you step aside? This is revenge. If I kill that man I can
finally lower my hatred by even the slightest.”
……Revenge? Irina’s dad also puts on a sad face and didn’t deny it.
The man moves his eyes at me and puts on a serious face.
“Sekiryuutei, huh. Looks like I have no choice but to release the
power of this sword. ……This whole surrounding has been turned
into an isolated area after all.”
Saying that, the man concentrates his thought at the sword he’s
holding onto. That instant, the ominous aura coming from the blade
increases drastically and changes the space around him! The rain
pouring on the man evaporates before touching him.
From the sword held by the man, the enormous and very black evil
thing starts to take physical form. What appears from the sword is –
— a large eight headed Dragon! It’s shedding tears of blood from its
eyes and its large mouth which is wide open is showing its sharp
fangs.
……A Dragon grew out from a sword……! It only has eight heads
coming out from the sword but even so, it’s still gigantic! Even if it’s
only eight heads, it’s over ten metres in length! Each of the heads
moves as if each of them has a mind of its own.
Irina’s dad becomes speechless.
“——! ……Yaegaki-kun, t-that sword……!”
The man, the swordsman called Yaegaki, strokes the blade which
has eight heads growing out from it.
“……Divine Spiritual Sword “Ama-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi”. Well,
right now it’s been altered and looks like this now.”
— Ama-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi!
I’ve heard about it! I’m sure it’s the Japanese holy-sword. From what
I heard the sword was currently broken and it was in the middle of
being repaired…… But it’s my first time hearing that a Dragon is
residing in it! Rather, this ominous feeling isn’t that of a holy-sword
but more of a demonic-sword!
Ddraig who has been quiet till now tells me.
[……Partner, that’s an Evil Dragon.]
—Evil Dragon!
I guessed so. That evil aura is so dangerous that I can only think of
an Evil Dragon.
[The Evil Dragon resided in that sword. And this poisonous aura……]
Looks like Ddraig is familiar with this aura……
Irina then shouts.
“Ama-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi was supposed to be broken and was
in middle of restoration!”
“That’s why it was repaired. Though it has changed a lot…… The
sword which appeared from Yamato-no-Orochi to be possessed by
the said Dragon itself…… Don’t you think this is sarcastic and is
wonderful?”
Yaegaki then says it at us.
“My hatred and the evil intent of the legendary Evil Dragon, “Venom
Blood Dragon” Yamata-no-Orochi, possessed in this sword— I shall
use this to give punishment to all of you!”
Saying that, Yaegaki slashes the sword possessed by the Evil
Dragon with all his might!
The eight heads come at us! Maybe it’s because each of them has a
mind of its own, so each head stretches out from the sword and
comes at each of us!
“Ku!”
Rossweisse-san activates the defence magic-circle to block the Evil
Dragon’s head charging at her but she gets pushed back after she
couldn’t withstand its power!
The head which is after Xenovia is trying to attack her violently by
showing its fangs to bite her to death!
“Ha!”
Xenovia crushes the head with a single slash of her holy-sword by
jumping to the rear—but the head regenerates immediately!
“—! The head regenerated!?”
I didn’t have time to be shocked as there is another head coming at
me at highspeed! Ddraig shouts inside me!
[Partner! The poison of Yamata-no-Orochi is dangerous! At all costs,
do not touch its fangs or poison!]
Poison—. Samael flashes back in my mind but I doubt its powerful
as his one. But it’s a poison of an Evil Dragon. There’s no way I can
just simply receive its attack head on!
I gather aura to my right arm and shoot the mass of aura at it
immediately!
—A massive Dragon-Shot!
Several heads of Yamata-no-Orochi get blown away immediately by
being hit by my attack made up of demonic-power. –But it
regenerates as if nothing happened!
There’s no end to this! Should I aim for the wielder!? When I look at
the enemy I can see the Evil Dragon’s head around the man as if it’s
protecting him. ……So he already predicted we will aim for him huh!
Well, with the endurance of these Dragon’s heads, we can easily
blow them away! I simply need to blow all of them away in a single
shot!
“Fairies!”
I make Dividing Wyvern Fairies appear from each of my jewels.
When I give my command to them, the Wyverns fly in random
directions in the air and surround the man. The Wyverns will attack
the enemy at highspeed at times. Well, they usually dodge it though.
But the preparation is set. With this I can reflect and boost my
Dragon Shots to defeat the enemies instantly!
“Ise-san!”
Asia shouts out my name. I know why. ……She’s telling me to not
push myself.
Yeah, I did unlock the Longinus Smasher in my previous fight with
Euclid. That effect is still remaining in me. ……Due to that attack
being too powerful and dangerous, I used up the majority of my
Dragon’s power that is inside me. In other words boosting up my
power by using the Wyverns will put too much stress on me. Using
boost during Balance Breaker state would be fine for my stamina but
using Wyverns on top of boosting would be hard for my current
state.
According to Ddraig I would need to wait a month for it to be fully
charged. So it means using Wyverns in my perfect condition and
also using Longinus Smasher would still take time. One shot per
month. Should I say this is an expensive deal or a cheap deal? Well,
it will depend on the situation but for my current self its quiet good. I
did unlock such a strong attack. But there will be no point if I can’t
use it when I’m in danger!
I shoot out my Dragon Shot lightly! The bullet of demonic-power gets
reflected by one of the Wyverns and changes its course! One of the
Evil Dragon’s head lets its guard down but another head responds to
it and bites it down!
If several heads acts on its own like that, it can support another
head if it fails. And it feels like the Evil Dragon is starting to respond
better to our actions! Rossweisse-san’s arrows of ice made by her
magic are also dodged and Xenovia’s strike gets evaded just before
it hits! My rapid Dragon Shots also get taken down by its massive
flamethrower!
—!
A suspicious scenery appears before my eye. One of the heads—
digs into the ground!
I have a bad feeling so I shout at Asia!
“Asiaaaaaa! Summon Fafniiiiiir!”
Asia tries to draw the Dragon Gate immediately but I can see the
Evil Dragon moving through the ground as it pushes the ground up!
“I won’t let you!”
Xenovia releases an aura from her holy-sword. The holy aura
perfectly slices the Evil Dragon that is moving through the ground! —
But it’s still moving at rapid speed despite being hit!
[Partner! If it has a powerful thought an Evil Dragon that takes a
physical form can still move even if it gets its head cut off!]
—! Damn it! The direction that head is moving towards! It’s heading
towards Asia and Irina’s dad! Asia’s summon won’t make it in time!
Xenovia and I understood the situation right away so we try to head
their way. But several Yamata-no-Orochi’s heads stretch forward
and blocks our path!
“ “You’re in the way!” ”
We eliminate the heads forcefully. —But the man makes a mad
laughter!
“Hahahahahahahaha! My anger and Cleria’s revenge! I shall purify it
with your soul!”
The Evil Dragon’s head which comes out from the ground!
Rossweisse-san sends her magic-circle in front of it!
“I won’t let you!”
That magic hits right before the Evil Dragon hits Asia and Irina’s dad.
The Evil Dragon’s head crumbles. But one of its fangs flies towards
them—which grazes Irina’s dad on his shoulder.
“Ku……!”
Irina's dad receives damage on his shoulder. Asia tries to heal the
wound immediately—but the man, Yaegaki, becomes so happy that
he has tears flowing from his eyes.
“……This is fine. This is how it should be. Yeah, suffer. Suffer so
much.”
Even the wound should be healed by Asia’s Sacred Gear, Irina’s dad
falls on his knee and has his body shake violently.
—The poison!
“Papa!”
Irina panics at her dad’s change but stands front of Yaegaki right
away!
“……How dare you attack papa?!”
Seeing Irina shiver in anger the man makes a satisfied expression.
“……That’s it. Do you understand? That’s anger. The emotion
carried by those who had their loved ones hurt. Even if you are an
Angel, you can’t hold down your rage due to having your family hurt,
can you?”
“…………!”
Irina can’t argue back. The man simply puts on a evil smile.
—! An aura belonging to someone else approaches this place. When
I look that way I witness Akeno-san, Kiba, Koneko-chan, and
Gasper!
“We came flying here because we received a report about a
dangerous aura being detected!”
The ORC is all here. The man falls back seeing that. He jumps to the
rear and takes his distance.
“……Staying any longer would have myself exposed.”
Saying that, the man shouts towards Irina’s dad.
“Office-Chief! I will definitely take my revenge on you, Heaven, and
the House of Bael! I will never forgive you all! Absolutely not!”
We try to reach him right away but a teleportation magic-circle
appears below his feet instantly.
As he disappears into the light, the man says it at us.
“—The paradise called Kuou town all of you are living in is the world
made from many sacrifices. The Devil who inherited that town and
also carries the blood of the House of Bael as well as her servants.
Remember that well.”
I came to a conclusion after seeing the emblem drawn on the magic-
circle. That teleportation magic-circle—belongs to Qlippoth. The man
—is an assassin sent by the Qlippoth.
 Life.2
The Forbidden

Part 1
After we were assaulted in the town we went to, we took Irina’s dad
who was injured with us to the medical facility of the Church-side
located at Kuou town by going through the magic-circle.
Irina’s dad went to get a medical check right away. His injuries on his
outer body were healed by Asia’s ability. —But the problem is the
Evil Dragon’s poison which he took into his body when he sustained
a wound.
The members of D×D gathered at the medical facility.
Irina……is looking down while sitting on a chair. She isn’t in shock
due to the assault. It appears that Irina received a deep scar in her
heart for not being able to protect her dad.
“……I couldn’t protect papa…… ……Papa became overjoyed when
I became an Angel but I couldn’t……protect papa……”
“……Irina-san.”
Asia is sitting beside Irina and is looking after her.
Xenovia on the other hand……didn’t approach Irina.
“I might yell at Irina for how she’s acting now. But that will be a
painful experience for her right now. Then it’s better for Asia to stick
by her instead.”
—So that’s how she left this matter to Asia’s hand. There’s a special
connection which only exists between Xenovia and Irina. So she
must have thought that it isn’t her place right now. So she isn’t
confronting her on purpose. I think that’s Xenovia’s kindness.
……An assault straight after leaving Kuou town, huh. Seriously, you
really can’t tell where they will attack you……
Two people approached us who are gathered front of the room
Irina’s dad is in. —It’s Rias and Azazel-sensei.
“I’m sorry for not being present at such a crucial time.”
“I’ve heard the details. We are currently having a discussion with the
Church-side regarding the counter measures against Qlippoth and
the antidote for Officer-chief Shidou.”
Sensei then disappears far into the corridor.
Sister Griselda and the doctor come out of the room while I was
talking to Rias about what happened at the crime scene.
“……There’s a poison which is thought to belong to an Evil Dragon
present inside the Officer-chief’s body at this moment.”
Hearing that, Ddraig speaks out so everyone can hear.
[Yamata-no-Orochi’s poison, huh. That’s troublesome. It isn’t
poisonous as Samael’s poison but it’s still very lethal. If we leave him
like this then he will die within a few days where the poison will even
taint his soul. There are very few spell-casters or institutes that are
able to cure him.]
Sister nods at Ddraig’s clear words.
“Yes, for that reason we are planning to take Officer-chief to
Heaven. If it’s Heaven’s antidote, then it should be able to cure him
even if it’s Yamata-no-Orochi’s poison. —Except.”
“Except?”
“Sister opens the door to the room when I asked.
“Apparently there’s something the Officer-chief wants to speak to all
of you to about.”
After we looked at each other’s face we enter his room—
“Papa!”
Irina jumps into her dad’s arm after seeing him on the bed.
“……I’m sorry. Even though I was chosen by Michael-sama……even
though I became an Angel, I couldn’t protect you……”
Irina’s dad embraces his daughter who is in tears and is apologising
with love.
“Hahaha, it isn’t Irina-chan’s fault. And please stop with this
atmosphere as if I’m going to die. I will be receiving treatment in
Heaven after this so don’t worry about me.”
Irina’s dad cheers her up as if he’s comforting her. ……Maybe it’s
because of the poison inside his body, but the sweat on his face is
showing how much pain he is in. ……There are parts of his skin that
have changed and turned blackish. There is a tube which is
connected to his arm so there must be a fluid which is preventing the
poison from progressing. But I guess it’s basically throwing water on
a heated rock.
Irina’s dad opens his mouth after looking around us.
“……There’s something I need to discuss before I go to Heaven. It’s
regarding that man who attacked us earlier.”
……The man, the one who has hold of the Ama-no-murakumo-no-
tsurugi which is possessed by the Yamata-no-Orochi.
“……His name is Yaegaki Masaomi. He was a skilled warrior of the
Church, and previously my subordinate.”
“……When you say that “he was previously”, then what is he
currently……?”
Irina’s dad answers Rias’s question.
“He has already passed away. ……It’s because the Church
executed him.”
[—!]
Everyone becomes shocked at this! So that person is dead? Then
how was he there? I question myself but I found the answer right
away. —The Holy Grail. If you use the Holy Grail then that’s the
answer. That man was revived with the use of the Holy Grail. That
holy-sword must have been upgraded by using the Holy Grail to have
the Evil Dragon possess it after it was stolen.
Irina’s dad continues.
“……All of you are aware about the ones with roles of priests of the
Church being attacked, correct?”
We nod our head. We received that report from Michael-san in
Heaven.
“It must be his doing. He has enough motive to do it. And the ones
that were killed were all my former comrades.”
…………
What we are hearing right now is a shocking revelation so all of us
are speechless. ……But there’s one thing I’m concerned about. It
sounded like that man called Yaegaki knows about Kuou town. ……
Irina’s dad was previously living at Kuou town. So this isn’t unrelated.
Irina’s dad then stops. Then, Rias says this after taking a breath.
“The truth is that those from the House of Bael are being attacked
right now.”
[—!?]
We became even more shocked! So there’s a serious incident
happening on this side as well! Not only me, but others are also
shocked!
“……Isn’t that Sairaorg-san’s house?”
Rias nods when I asked.
“……There aren’t any victims among those from the House of Bael
itself, but those close to the current Head who are the politicians of
the Great King faction’s are being attacked. There are already those
that have been killed.”
……Oh man. So something serious like that is happening elsewhere.
“The Church-side is being attacked and there are victims from the
Devil’s side already……”
When Kiba mutters, Irina’s dad speaks while looking at the ceiling.
“This is no coincidence. The contact he made with earlier basically
implies he is involved in all of them. Like I mentioned earlier he has
enough reasons to do all of this.”
Rias asks.
“……What happened in this town exactly? I was told that the Devil
who was in charge of this place was a relative of the House of Bael
—basically it was in charge of someone from my mother’s family’s
side, and I was only told that Devil was dismissed from its duty after
causing a stir with the Church.”
Irina’s dad who was shocked to hear that, but also seems convinced
at what he just heard.
“……I see, so that’s how it is told on your side. ……Likewise, that’s
how it is explained on our side. ……So you haven’t been told what
exactly happened at Kuou town from your father or your brother
then?”
“……I don’t think my father knows. He isn’t someone who would hide
such things from me…… My brother……has his standing so I’m not
sure. Except, there will be a messenger sent from the House of
Bael’s side to the House of Gremory’s side after this…… It feels as
though they are going to reveal this situation which they can’t keep
as a secret before it gets revealed to the public. I’ve just returned to
come take my servants back with me.”
“……I see. So they are going to talk about it too. Then it will be
better to hear from the House of Great-King’s side then. Except, let
me share a bit about it. He……Yaegaki-kun fell in love with……a
high-class female Devil who was in charge of Kuou town back then.”
Even though Irina’s dad is in a painful condition due to having poison
circulating in his body, he covers his mouth and starts to shed many
tears.
“The high-class female Devil was someone from the House of
Belial’s branch family. Her name was Cleria Belial. ……We tore them
apart at Kuou town…… ……I won’t be able to complain even if he
was to shred me into pieces and kill me……! I’ve done something
where I deserve death……! ……Yaegaki-kun, I’m sorry……! I’m so
sorry……!”
Irina’s dad who is in mourning. Looks like the truth Irina’s dad is
carrying inside him is going to be something which will surpass our
imagination—

Part 2
After Irina’s dad got taken to Heaven, we teleported to the Gremory
castle from the magic-circle located in the Hyoudou residence
basement.
The ones who are here are all the members of the Gremory group
and Irina. We had Ravel wait for us back at home. We thought it
would be better to only have people who will be involved in this
matter present. It appears that we will be hearing something which
will have the Bael, no, the Gremory involved.
During our way to the reception room where the messenger of the
House of Bael will be waiting, I ask Rias a question in the corridor
with a low voice.
“……Rias, can you tell me one thing?”
She nods.
“Rias, did you know about the Devil called Cleria Belial?”
“……No, I was only told that the previous Devil in charge of that
town was someone from the Great-King Belial’s branch family. That
was also what was written on the documents and I even met that
Devil face to face to hear that Devil’s experience at Kuou town. ……
So all of this was a setup.”
…………
So all the information Rias was told beforehand was all made up.
Though there’s no mistake that something terrible happened on that
land. And Belial…… That means she’s a relative of the Rating
Game’s Champion, Diehauser Belial-san, right? ……Geez, for us to
be told the truth to what happened at Kuou town at such time. Is it a
bad timing or good timing? I don’t know which is it.
……That person called Yaegaki called Rias a Devil who carries the
blood of Bael. It seems like he knows about us. I guess Rizevim who
revived him with the Holy Grail explained what happened after his
death—and also about Rias who is the new master of that land.
We advance through the corridor and finally reach the reception
room.
Rias knocks on the door and says “Father, I have arrived”. We then
hear Rias’s dad replying back to her saying “Come in”.
Rias opens the door and after she bows she goes in.
We followed after her and enter the room. The reception room has
splendid looking sofas and tables equipped with ornaments as well
as a fireplace.
“I’m glad you are all here.”
Rias’s Dad stands up and welcomes us. The one sitting on the sofa
—is a middle-aged man. He’s wearing noble’s attire. He has purple
eyes and black hair. His eyes look peaceful, yet they carry strength
where he has no opening. ……He’s giving out a strong atmosphere
of dignity from his whole body.
……I can understand with the slight action of Rias’s dad. This man is
someone who stands in a higher authority than Rias’s dad.
The man puts on a firm smile.
“Hello there, Princess Rias.”
Rias’s Dad then tells his daughter.
“Rias, you must greet him. This person is—the first Head of House
of Bael.”
[—!?]
Not only Rias, but all of us are in shock hearing that! He’s the first
Head of……House of Bael!? Not the current Head……but the first!
So he’s the one who became the origin of Devils called “Bael”!
The middle-aged man who is in fact the first Head of the House of
Bael greets Rias once again.
“Nice to meet you, Princess Rias. My name is Zekrum Bael. Well, it
will be enough for you to look at the Bible or documents related to it
know about me.”
“……Hello there, I have heard about you……from the documents.”
Even Rias is a bit astonished at the appearance of the first Bael.
She most likely didn’t expect this. We all thought that the messenger
of Bael who would be coming here would be the subordinate of the
current Head or his servant. Instead the one who appeared is super
big shot, the first Bael! Of course we are shocked! Even I’m
speechless!
The first Bael’s gaze moves to us, Rias’s servants.
“The Gremory group. I have heard about your achievements. I hear
that you also get along with Sairaorg of our household……so let me
thank all of you.”
The first Bael greets us politely then moves onto the main topic.
“Princess Rias, what you want to hear from me is……regarding the
previous master of that town, correct?”
Rias who is in shock nods after taking a breath.
“……Yes. The enemies……one of the people helping “Qlippoth” said
he will “take his vengeance on Heaven and the Bael”.”
Hearing that, the first Bael narrows his eyes.
“Hmm, where should I begin……”
Irina takes a step forward and says to the first Bael.
“Please. Tell us. My papa……I mean my father, was also apparently
involved in it. Right now he is being targeted by that terrorist. Please
tell us what happened at that town!”
The first Bael must have realised Irina’s identity—that she’s an
Angel.
“……You are an Angel? When you mean involved, I presume he was
an agent sent from the Church back then? Is it perhaps the human
called Shidou?”
“Yes, my name is Shidou Irina. Shidou Touji is my father.”
Hearing that name the first Bael takes a big breath.
“……This must be fate then. Oh my, so much is happening after it
became Sairaorg’s era. ……Let me ask you first. Do you know the
connection between us and that land?”
Rias nods her head.
“Yes, it’s currently being governed by the Gremory, but previously I
was told that it was a shared territory between the House of Bael
and the House of Gremory.”
I heard that for the first time. Before Rias. No, even much before
then it was a territory of both the Bael and Gremory?
“The majority of the places all of you are using now had our clan
involved since ancient times. Though it was mainly controlled by the
Gremory. Likewise for the Kuou academy. —But there was one time
when that location was appointed to sons or daughters of the nobles
for a short period for their experience. That girl was also among
them.”
The first Great-King starts speaking quietly with a low-tone, but it
carried dignity.
—Kuou town was governed by a girl who hailed from the branch
family of the high-class Devil clan, the House of Belial.
The Devil who would be the predecessor of Rias. It was already
different from what Rias has been told. Apparently, that girl was a
cousin of the Game champion Diehauser Belial.
The first Bael continues.
“Cleria’s management was going accordingly. It showed signs like
any other towns managed by a high-class Devil. But due to many
coincidences, Cleria started a relationship with a human. No, I won’t
blame her for that. A Devil having a relationship with a human isn’t
rare since ancient times.”
The first adds.
—They are merely an existence with shorter life spans than us. For
long living Devils, they are a suitable playmate to kill time for a short
period.
But the first Bael’s eyes becomes serious.
“……Except, it will be a different matter if the human comes from
the Church’s side.”
The first Bael catches sight of Irina.
“If it’s now, having an Angel present at this scene is allowed. But
back then, not only was having a meeting between Devils and those
from the Church impossible, but a romance between the two was
something unheard of. It would have been alright if you made those
from the Church fall and use them as sex tools. However, a proper
romance could be considered a taboo. ……Until six months ago,
having these members present in such meeting was impossible……
seriously, there sure were many incidents that changed our values
greatly ever since we entered this year.”
The first Bael who made a sour look. Irina then questions him.
“……So the woman from Belial and the warrior of the Church
was……”
“We could never allow such thing. Both sides tried convincing them
from different standpoints. —But their relation was already serious.
Cleria……wasn’t doing it for pleasure, but had herself involved in a
serious relationship with him which was wrong. Allowing that would
mean giving an exception. So we decided to split them apart by
using force. Likewise, from the Church side. Ironically, at that time
we united even though we were foes. In order to protect each of our
rules. Fufufu, don’t you reckon that both side are sinful beings?”
……All of us are speechless. ……Seriously, for such things to have
happened behind the scenes at the town where I’m living at while I
was present……
Rias then asks.
“So both of them have……passed away. ……You killed them,
correct?”
The first Bael speaks plainly.
“It resulted in such a way in the end. We tried to convince her till the
very end. —But the Church-side couldn’t stand the situation…..no, it
may have been our side which took action first, but both sides fixed
each of their problems.”
As a result the Devil who was managing that territory was absent
temporarily. Even the Servant Devils that were protecting their
master were either killed off or sent to a remote area in the
Underworld after receiving many “rewards”.
The Church side also had to have staff reassignment since they had
to terminate the irregularity that appeared amongst them. All of
those affiliated with the Church based at Kuou Town, including Irina’s
Dad, and those that were involved with the incident were sent
overseas. Some of them were promoted as a reward. And some
broke down to have doubts between their own justice or their belief
in God due to having the blood of their comrade on their hands.
From what the first Bael said, Michael-san most likely wasn’t
informed about this and that only very few among the Church know
about this. Even people like Freed who was the ex-warrior of the
Church and Balba Galilei didn’t know about what had happened in
that territory. So I’m assuming the first Bael’s story is accurate.
……Though due to that incident, people affiliated with the Church
disappeared from that town and resulted in the Fallen Angels using
that chance to enter that territory……
……But seriously, it’s such a cruel story which makes your negative
emotion appear. Love between a Devil and human……it certainly
does make you think they should have allowed it, but I am fully
aware that the world of the High-class Devils is something that
surpasses my imagination. Especially of the Underworld before it
made peace. ……From the perspectives of nobles that take
importance of their pride and blood relation, that incident certainly
must be a negative factor they would want to erase.
……It sure is a story that makes you rage……but I have another
emotion in me instead. ……If that incident didn’t appear Rias
wouldn’t have come to my town nor would I have met Asia. We did
meet in the end, but if the incident between that man and the woman
from the Belial didn’t happen…… ……It sure does make me have
mixed feelings about it.
“…………”
Asia also looks sad as well as having mixed feelings. That’s how she
looks like right now. Maybe, no, I am certain that she’s having the
same feelings as me right now. The tragedy of that swordsman and
the Belial woman is heartbreaking, and I even want to make a
complaint to the House of Bael as well as the Church for leaving the
source of all this. But the fun days we have been experiencing
became possible because of that incident……
——The paradise called Kuou Town all of you are living in is the
world made from many sacrifices.
……What that man said before he left hits us hard.
After hearing the first Bael’s story, Rias’s Dad, the current Head of
Gremory, puts his hand under his chin quietly.
“……This is something I am hearing for the first time. I never
imagined such an incident to have happened in my daughter’s
territory…… We certainly had our faults for leaving that territory in
the hands of the Bael till it became my daughter’s turn, but we have
maintained that land together, even if that may have been in name. I
definitely wanted to have this brought out to me.”
It feels as though he is a bit dissatisfied. The first Bael continues
without being concerned.
“I apologise for twisting the past and handing that land to Princess
Rias. But it’s a land which had such a thing occur. If we didn’t find
the successor quickly there would be suspicions.”
Rias’s Dad closes his eyes.
“And a talented youth would have been ideal……correct? My
daughter is the sister of Maou Lucifer. She also carries the blood of
House of Bael. So you assumed she would be worthy enough to
erase what had actually happened on the land?”
The first Bael makes a shallow smile.
“Even if the truth becomes revealed like now, it would be easy
enough to cover the past by building many achievements if it’s a
talented youth. —That’s what we thought, but the youth was so
talented that the land turned into the place of peace among the
Three Great Powers. So it resulted in enough achievement to cover
the past enough.”
……Certainly his aim was right on the spot. No, it nailed perfectly.
Even now Rias is continuing to build splendid achievements. She
became so famous that she’s considered as one of the big rookies.
It would be bad to say this, but even if that incident gets revealed to
the public, it wouldn’t be enough to shatter the achievements she has
made. That land already has turned into a special area where the
Three Great Powers would cooperate. Even if the past incident gets
revealed, it won’t be weird for people to think it's “too late already”.
However, Rias shakes her head and says it to the first Bael.
“I won’t say anything about hiding it from me since it would have the
politics back then involved in this matter. But, why—”
Rias tries to continue by keeping her anger down much as possible.
But the first Bael says what Rias was going to say.
“Why did we twist the truth? Why didn’t we tell the truth? Even to go
far as to lie to Lord Gremory— Is that what you want to ask?”
Rias closes her mouth in dissatisfaction since he said the things she
wanted to say.
The first Bael says it without caring.
“I have told Sirzechs-dono. If he didn’t tell you then that must be his
affection of “love” towards you. You won’t be able to deny that. He
didn’t want to give negative information and further hardship to his
adorable sister. Don’t you think so? I will apologise for troubling him
between Bael’s will and his love towards his sister. But I would like
to praise him for his good choice to live up to expectations of both
sides.”
Maybe that lit her fire. So Rias strengthens her words.
“But…… But! That truth has broken out now and for that reason that
land became the target of the terrorists! If we knew about it
beforehand, then……we may have been able to come up with a
countermeasure. We may have been able to prevent casualties from
both the Underworld-side and the Church-side……”
Hearing that, the first Bael laughs lively.
“Hahahaha, so young. Likewise with our Sairaorg and the son of the
previous Lucifer-sama, Rizevim-bocchan. To act for a reason like
humans.”
Then, the first Bael moves his gaze—at me.
“Sekiryuutei-dono.”
“Y-Yes.”
He called me unexpectedly. The first Bael says it with a smile on his
face.
“—How about you become a Maou in the future?”
—!
……I don’t know how to respond to the unexpected word I just
heard. The first Bael continues.
“With your popularity, it may turn interesting if you become a Maou.”
“S-Someone like me couldn't possibly become a Maou……”
The image of Maou I have in my head is Sirzechs-sama. To become
like him is—
—But the first Bael says it straight forwardly.
“—You can. It’s a position which even our Sairaorg can aim for.”
“Even” our Sairaorg, huh.
“……Sairaorg-san is the next heir, isn’t he?”
The first Bael nods his head at my question.
“Yes, Sairaorg certainly is the next heir. He’s talented and even the
people of our territory love him. —But I’m planning to make his
younger brother the next Head. Once Sairaorg becomes the Head,
we must have him become a Maou or get a position which comes
after that once we give him several achievements.”
The first Bael says that clearly to everyone here.
“—Even now, and even in the past, the one who will become the
successor of the main family for the Great-King Bael will be the one
that has the power of destruction.”
……The seat to become the next Head which Sairaorg-san attained
with his strength. So it’s just “temporary”……! He’s saying that——
the one who shall inherit the title of Great King will be the one who
has the power of destruction.
Then, I have the flashback of the discussion I had with Sairaorg-san.
The man who battled me using fist with all he had. The one who
used his body to fight the Evil Dragons in order to protect Auros
Academy, and in order to protect the children’s dream. Even though
he lacked in demonic-power, he’s a man who compensated that with
something else in order to move forward……!
“……Don’t know why, but it sounds like Great King is greater than
Maou.”
I said that to the first Bael with a negative meaning.
“Ise.”
Rias warns me. —But the first simply smiles.
“Princess Rias, it's okay. —Because that’s the way it is.”
……So he won’t even deny it.
“The ones who supported the Devils of the Underworld after the
death of the previous Maou-samas’ weren’t the Maou’s clan but the
House of the Great King. Maou is nothing more than a “symbol”.”
He even said a Maou is a “symbol”. For this Devil who had been
living since ancient time, the current Maous’ are merely children to
him.
“Obviously there is no value in a mere “symbol”. We needed a Devil
with strength and charisma. In terms of that Sirzechs-dono and
Ajuka-dono were ideal. They took their positions while understanding
that very well. They even know how to have a mutual relation with
the Great King’s side. Even from our view they are an ideal role
model for a Maou.”
There’s something I am feeling when the first Bael is speaking
without hesitation. For ancient Devils who are old, they tend to not
care about lives and they tend to be emotionless. That’s what I was
told at least. Even Rizevim said himself that he was basically like a
robot until Euclid pushed him. Since he lived so long his value for
lives was poor.
But there are irregulars. For example Mephisto Pheles-san who is
the chairman of the Magician’s organization. Even the first Bael who
is in front of me doesn’t feel “empty”. He is filled with ambition. ……
Devils who can do many things and has to do many things may make
you feel that they are still active even if they have aged.
When I had such feeling, the first Bael continues after a small laugh.
“I heard that Rizevim-bocchan and the lost son of Lucifugus said it to
you. —To be evil. ……Fufufufu, they are indeed young.”
After he looks around us, the first Bael says it while giving out strong
eyes like that of Sairaorg-san.
“I would want all of you who will become the centre of the young
generation. The real Devils refer to kins of High-class Devils that has
been foretold since ancient times. Others besides that are “servants”
and not real Devils. The “commoners” and “reincarnated ones”.
Being evil or not will change by the perspectives of humans and
other forces. I don’t see the need to become evil. To keep the
society of nobles continuing for eternity is what a “Devil” should do.”
……It certainly does feel like a word coming from the man standing
at the top of the House of Great King who takes importance of old
teachings. I see. So Devil only refers to pureblood nobles. So he’s
denying the existence of us and normal Devils that live in the
Underworld. But the fact about there’s no need for Devils to be evil
is……something I agree with.
……There’s one more thing I understand.
The face of the first Bael when he spoke out his mind resembles
Sairaorg-san. It made me realise painfully that he’s Sairaorg-san’s
ancestor. Even if they have different thoughts, they are both Bael.
……No, not just Sairaorg-san. He even resembles someone close
by—
The first Bael stands after taking a breath.
“……Hmm, looks like I’m being influenced by the young ones since I
just spoke out my thoughts which is unfitting for my age. I apologise.
I was only planning to talk about the situation regarding Kuou
Town…… Looks like I made all of you listen to the long speech of an
old man.”
The first Bael makes a bitter smile. He then says this.
“Regarding the incident in which there are casualties from the Bael-
faction. Normally, we would prefer to send someone from our side
but for this time I shall leave it to the D×D. It appears that there is
someone who is observing how the Bael will move. We judged that
taking action carelessly would be a bad move.”
……He sure is taking extra cautions.
The first Bael then says.
“……I am sorry that I kept quiet about that town. —I shall take my
leave now.”
“Zekrum-sama, let me send you off.”
Rias’s Dad gives his hand but he declines the offer.
When he walks past us, Rias says to the first Bael.
“I……love Hyoudou Issei who is standing here.”
—!
I become emotional……at the unexpected confession from Rias.
Rias……Rias……!
She even said that without any fear even though she was told such a
story from someone who stands above her……!
The first Bael lifts his smile.
“Yes, that’s fine. I won’t deny romance between different species
now.”
The first Bael looks at me this time.
Alright, I will also shout that I like Rias—— I’m filled with spirits, but
—
“Hyoudou Issei-kun. It appears you want to say something to me
too. But let’s refrain from talking here anymore than this.”
The first Bael rests his hand on my shoulder.
“—You need to become a High-class Devil. It won’t be too late to
talk after that. If you manage to promote then come to my castle
along with Princess Rias. I will serve you a piecake made from the
special apples of the territory of Bael. And also, I don’t hate you or
Sairaorg much as the current Head of our house. Instead, I feel you
two are doing well. But I’m an old Devil. I won’t seek for a change
now.”
The first Bael leaves the scene after saying this.
“You should definitely retrieve Agreas. Even more so if you are
planning to become a High-class Devil.”
……An indescribable atmosphere flows after the first Bael left. ……
Even though he said he’s an old Devil, he was still lively like a young
one. So even if he lived for ten thousand years, he can still shine
without getting dull if you have something you are shouldering and
have an aim you want to fulfil, huh.
Normally, I would have wanted to make a complaint, but it feels as if
I was pushed back by the first Bael’s intensity.
“So that’s the first Bael. He seems to have a fanatical view……but
he would still acknowledge even if he denies it huh. He’s also
different from the Old-Maou faction. ……The top of the Great-King
faction huh.”
It appears there’s something going in Xenovia’s mind as well.
“……He was scary and he had some pressure in him. But he seems
much better than the Vampire’s nobles.”
Looks like Gasper felt something too. I’m sure he must have
compared him to the pureblood Vampires that are in his homeland.
Rias’s Dad who is standing next to me says it to me.
“I’m sure there were things you couldn’t say to him, but your feeling
have most likely reached him.”
Rias’s Dad says to me like how a father would say to his son.
“Ise-kun, remember it very well. That man is the actual man standing
at the top of the Great-King faction. You can say that the political
influence he has is greater than Sirzechs. After all, he is a man who
has been watching over the Underworld ever since the beginning of
Devils. The years he has lived are far different to us. If the Four
Great Maous such as Sirzechs and others are the light of the Devils
than that man called Zekrum Bael-sama is the shadow of the Devils.”
……The man standing at the top of Great-King faction. And he
appears to have a stronger influence than Sirzechs-sama.
Rias then mutters.
“……What was started by the Great-King shall be solved by the one
who carries the blood of the Great-King. I guess that’s the reason
why I was chosen as the successor of that land.”
I then reach to a conclusion. Oh, I see. It’s natural for me to feel a
resemblance at the face and attitude of the first Bael to not just
Sairaorg-san, but also someone close to me.
That person is also someone who would be considered as an
ancestor for even Rias—

Part 3
We had a discussion with Rias’s Dad regarding the future of Kuou
Town after we heard the story from the first Bael. What we need to
do first is to overcome the danger that will fall on us. We came to
the conclusion that we can try to solve what happened in the past
after that.
The House of Belial who couldn’t reveal it to the public despite
knowing the truth (Though it appears that the ones who know about
the truth are the previous Head and a small group of them. Others
are told that Cleria of the branch family committed a crime). Rias’s
Dad is going to negotiate with the House of Belial to have them
explain the situation to us. And it seems like the House of the Great
King Bael won’t be stopping him from taking that action. Since the
first Bael came to the House of Gremory of his own accord, the
current Head and those that serve under him can’t intervene.
Well, that man called Yaegaki Masaomi probably won’t back down.
His action to attack those related to Bael means that we can’t ignore
the possibility of Rias being targeted. So we need to be on alert.
We returned to Kuou Town after leaving the Gremory castle. We told
everyone including Azazel-sensei of what we have heard from the
first Bael. Sensei also put on a complicated look, but he just said
one thing.
“……I do feel that they should have trusted Rias more and shared
this with her……but since it was before the peace treaty,
unavoidable incidents like this happened quite often.”
He didn’t say much but I think Sensei has experienced a lot himself.
Sensei also says this to Rias.
“Rias, don’t blame Sirzechs. He’s a soft brat. You can also say he’s
acting too much like a brother to you. —But due to his mutual
relation with the Great King Faction, this town was probably the only
territory he could hand to you. But this town is a good place. The
Kuou Academy. And also the other institutes. I think Sirzechs gave
as much support as he could.”
Rias says.
“I know. I have experienced good times till now in this town. Without
having any discomfort. ……And I realised that was Onii-sama’s love
towards me once again. Even if the crimes committed in the past
were altered and even if he couldn’t tell me the truth……I don’t have
even the slightest right to blame my brother.”
The current Kuou Academy must have been prepared for Rias by
Sirzechs-sama. In order to have her experience a peaceful high
school life without any troubles—
The next day, we moved to First Heaven where Irina’s Dad was
taken to. Hearing Irina’s Dad’s story who was the key person of that
incident after we heard the story from the Bael was part of our
reason. Irina’s Dad also wants to hand something to us.
The medical facility of First Heaven was a mix of modern and
fantasy contracture. It’s a place with mixed culture just like the
Underworld since there’re things like the electronic devices from the
human world and a floating bed.
We got let into Irina’s Dad’s room. Even though the incident
happened yesterday it appears that the poison has weakened quite
a lot. He looks better and the black symptoms that appeared on his
body have lessened. I become relieved since his treatment is going
positively.
We explain to Irina’s dad of what we have heard in the Underworld.
Irina’s dad simply stayed quiet and listened to our report.
Irina’s dad who lifted his upper body up tells everyone.
“……We continued to convince Yaegaki-kun to the very end. Our
general logic back then……no, even now we think that a romance
between a Devil and the followers of the Church is unforgivable. And
even if she happened to be someone from a branch family, she was
still a Devil from the House of Belial…… So we would turn the whole
Belial itself into our enemies. And the current Belial is no other
than……”
“The Champion of Rating Game, Diehauser Belial——. His strength
is said to rival that of the Maous.”
Irina’s dad nods his head at Rias’s words.
“……If we failed to convince him, Emperor Belial himself would show
up. If that happened it wouldn’t be a mere quarrel. ……But it
appeared the Devil’s side had the same opinion. ——So a Devil from
the Bael’s faction came to us.”
——We shall cooperate. We also want to settle this quietly.
It was the same for the Devil’s side as they also didn’t want to start
a war. So the Church-side——Irina’s dad and his comrades made a
temporary alliance with the Bael-faction in the shadows. This is also
what the First Bael said.
As a result, they succeeded in eliminating the “rebels” secretly
without having outsiders find out.
Irina’s dad then tells Irina with a sad face.
“……Irina-chan, daddy’s hands are very tainted. They're so dirty that
I can’t call myself the father of you, Irina-chan, who is an Angel……
……I’m sorry I kept it as a secret. We moved to England because
daddy was incompetent. If I had done better than you wouldn’t have
had to separate from Ise-kun…… I’m really sorry.”
Irina shakes her head at her dad who is apologising to her.
“……Please stop, papa. I’m also……a warrior. I can understand that
you didn’t have another option back then…… ……You were also in
pain right, papa? So you don’t need to apologise…… I will protect
you. Even if you caused a sin in the past, I will still protect you. –—
Because we are family.”
“…………Irina.”
Irina’s dad covers his eyes with his hands at his daughter’s words.
Xenovia who is also from the same warrior background as Irina has
her eyes closed.
……Even I had Rias tell me “not to get involved” with the Church
when I met Asia for the first time.
Rias tells Irina’s dad.
“The incident in the past……even if each side had their reasons it
was still a sad tragedy. But as long as he is borrowing Qlippoth’s
strength and is causing terrorism, we cannot leave him be. ——We
will stop him. Whatever the outcome will be, the tragedy and sorrow
will increase if we don’t stop him now.”
We responded by nodding our head at Rias’s strong determination.
Hearing that, Irina’s dad wipes his tears and tells Irina.
“The truth is, my Angel. Daddy didn’t come back just for the
Christmas project. I came because there’s something I want to give
you.”
Saying that, Irina’s dad takes out a large suitcase which was
positioned next to the bed. He urges Irina to open it. What lies under
the suitcase is——
“This is—”
Irina takes out what was inside. It’s……a single sword which is
giving out a quiet wave of holy aura.
Irina’s dad then says.
“The wielder of Durandal, the paladin Roland. The sword wield by
Olivier who was Roland’s childhood friend as well as his best friend
—— Hauteclere.”
——The holy sword Hauteclere!
The sword which belonged to the best friend of Durandal’s wielder!
For some reason I sense some kind of fate due to Xenovia and
Irina’s relationship!
Irina’s dad continues.
“The sword which is said to be only touchable by those with pure
hearts. The trait of it is to purify even those that are cut by it. From
the results of its trait, it was determined that Irina-chan is most
qualified for it. Of course it has to do with your particles being
enhanced by turning into an Angel. The researchers also said it
activated because you have been a long partner to Xenovia-san who
holds Durandal.”
Having him say that, Irina and Xenovia looked at each other. Irina
having become capable of touching that sword implies that she has
attained the factor to wield it.
Irina’s dad then says.
“……Irina. Please stop Yaegaki-kun with this sword.”
Having received the holy sword, Irina nods with determined eyes.
“Papa……thank you! I will stop that person!”
Irina’s dad finally shows his smile.
After having several more discussions with him, all of us leave the
room since we have seen him and finished informing our report to
him
Then Irina’s dad says it to me.
“……I’m sorry but can Ise-kun stay? There’s something I need to
speak to him about.”
Having him say that, I look at Rias to get her approval and remained
in the room.
The room where there’s only the two of us. Irina’s dad speaks after
a pause.
“……Ise-kun, Irina-chan won’t be able to live like a normal girl due to
her trait after becoming an Angel. On top of that she’s the Ace of
Michael-sama. She won’t be able to become a normal girl again.”
……Irina doesn’t show it, but an Ace of Michael-san is an amazing
role. It may be a heavy burden for Irina who is only seventeen years
old.
Irina’s dad smiles after saying the harsh reality.
“—But she was given an exception. She was allowed to act like a
girl only in front of you.”
Irina’s dad takes my hand and begs.
“Ise-kun, I beg you, please take care of Irina. That girl……has been
raised while being exposed to the thoughts of the Church……since
she was young. There are many things she doesn’t know as a girl. I
want you to make her feel it. If it’s you and Irina, I believe you two
will get along while surpassing the ideology and your standings.”
“Uncle……”
Irina’s dad has an endless amount of tear drops pouring from his
eyes.
“……Why couldn’t I say something so simple like that to Yaegaki-kun
and her…… Even if it was against our teaching…… Why couldn’t
I……do anything……”
I put my hands over his hand. I then tell Irina’s dad.
“Uncle, I…… Whoever Irina may be, I think of her as my important
childhood friend……and as an important girl. So I will continue to
smile together with Irina.”
Countless numbers of tear drops fall from Irina’s dad’s eyes.
“……Thank you…… Thank you……”
Yeah, even if I may be a Devil and Irina may be a Angel, I will
definitely continue to smile together with her.
“Ise-kun, can I have a second?”
When I exited the room I took a break at the resting room of First
Heaven when Irina came to ask for me.
At the rooftop of a tall building. You can examine the scenery of First
Heaven from there. Seriously, even if this place may be the frontline
base of the Angels, there are many buildings just like the city of the
human’s world and the Underworld. There’s floating buildings up in
the sky. Even if I may be wearing an artificial halo, it makes me
wonder if even I can become an Angel and have such illusion. Well,
being an Angel won’t suit someone lewd like me.
Irina asks me while I lean against the handrail.
“Hey, Ise-kun. Do you remember what I talked to you about
recently? About how I started to understand Rias-san more.”
“Yeah, the story where the two of you started getting along by
talking about my childhood, right?”
“Ever since I returned to that town, not only did I get along with
Rias-san and Xenovia who was my former comrade, I also started
to get along with Asia-san, Akeno-san, Koneko-chan, Kiba-kun,
Gasper-kun, Rossweisse-san, Ravel-san, Kiryuu-san, and everyone
else at school. Yes, I even got along with the Dragon God Ophis-
san.”
Yup, Irina certainly does open up with different sorts of people so
quickly. She even talked to that unapproachable Arthur of the Vali
team in a carefree attitude. I think that’s also a different kind of
talent.
“I know. Irina, you sure do get along with different kinds of people
without distinguishing them. Even I want to learn how to naturally
approach people like you.”
But Irina puts on a gloomy face.
“……To be honest I’m full of worries inside me where I go, “Can I
get along with this person?”, you know? But I’m Michael-sama’s
Ace. I need to be able to confront others without distinguishing them.
I……need to make Michael-sama’s compassion into real form as
possible.”
To personify as Michael-san’s Ace, huh.
“……But there’s one thing I've come to question. If I had remained in
that town together with Xenovia back then, would I have become a
Devil……and would I be different from now. I start to wonder if I
could have got along with the ORC members even more.”
……A possible future like that may have been possible.
“Ise-kun is a Devil and I’m an Angel. Until recently both of us were
humans. But we are different kinds now.”
I was actually a human till April and Irina was also a human till
summer.
……We are different kinds, huh. I think Irina is concerned about the
tragedy that happened in the past at Kuou town. The happening
between different kinds——. She may have compared that with
herself, an Angel, and me, a Devil.
“Yeah, but even so. Even if you are an Angel, I don’t care. It doesn’t
change the fact that you are my childhood friend and there’s no way
the fact of you being my classmate at Kuou academy will change
either.”
I said that to Irina directly to her face. Since I learned about that
incident I wanted to say this to her no matter what——.
“—There’s no such thing as a forbidden thing between me and you.
No, even if it was forbidden, I’m still your childhood friend. If you are
in danger I will definitely save you.”
Irina turns red and becomes happy hearing that. But she suddenly
looks down.
“……If both Rias-san and I get in danger, who will you save?”
“I will save both. That’s why I’m desperately trying to get stronger.”
I answer right away. Of course. I will save both Rias and Irina. Of
course I will. They are both important to me—. It doesn’t matter
whether I’m a Devil or she’s an Angel.
Irina’s voice starts shaking.
“……That was unfair of me. ……I still asked because I wanted to
play you even though I knew you would say that. But……right now, I
really wanted to hear that……!”
She’s crying…… I hug Irina without saying anything.
“I will answer what you asked just before. Even if you did turn into a
Devil back then and even if you are an Angel right now, our
relationship wouldn’t change. ——No matter what happens from
now, I’ll remain as your ally.”
Irina starts crying even more. She tightens her hug and has her voice
starts shaking.
“……The one who was unfair was you, Ise-kun. If you say
something like that……I can’t hold it…… ……I won’t be able to
leave you……!”
“Then stay. ——Lets smile together again.”
“……Yes. ……Yup!”
It should be okay for a Devil and an Angel to stay together forever.
We are living in a era where such situation is possible——.

Part 4
While Rias, Akeno-san, and Irina left us to have a discussion with
Griselda-san who had come from the human world, the remaining
ORC members are having a rest at the open space, a place which is
similar to a park, of First Heaven.
There Asia experiments with whether she can summon the four new
Dragons she has newly made pacts with. Asia then says it to four
black Dragons.
“Alright then, Anselmus-san, Cyril-san, Gregorios-san, and Simeon-
san. Please behave when you are here in Heaven. And it seems like
the Angels want to have a quick check through all of you so please
follow their instructions. They said there won’t be anything scary
happening so there’s nothing to worry about.”
[……Roger.]
[Affirmative.]
[Okay……]
[Dah.]
Several Angels who appeared to be researchers start their
investigations of the Evil Dragons summoned by Asia in a frightened
manner.
Xenovia says with amazement when she sees that.
“……Even if they are mass-produced, she can still control the Evil
Dragons.”
Yeah, that pantsu cooking class which was done by Fafnir
succeeded in changing the hearts of four Evil Dragons of all people!
Mainly the Evil Dragons that were in tears and applauding by seeing
the cooking show approached Asia after the battle of Auros
academy. What was shocking was how the evil intents were
completely gone from them. It’s still fresh in my memory since even
Azazel-sensei was dumbfounded by this.
……Asia who can even tame Evil Dragons. ……Looks like
something amazing is happening. Just look at those relieved eyes
the Evil Dragons have which is directed towards Asia……! Asia is
stroking the Evil Dragons with a smile of a Holy maiden. By the way,
it seems like she took the names from the historical prophets from
Christianity. A prophets’ name for the Evil Dragons! Is it respect or
disrespect……
Koneko-chan then says.
“……From what I heard, Asia-senpai’s name is spreading fast in the
world of the Dragons. As a girl who made a pact with Fafnir.”
Seriously? Dragons are well-known to not get involved with the
world. Isn’t it an amazing thing to get their attention……?
Kiba continues.
“From what I heard from Azazel-sensei, Asia-san’s fame is being
spread aiming the Dragons by taming the Evil Dragons. That’s
because only beings like the Wicked Gods and the Evil Gods were
the only ones that tamed the Evil Dragons in the past.”
……You are saying Asia possess potential like that of a God!? So
she exceeded my expectations and has reached the Gods
zones……?
Rossweisse-san also says.
“Right now Rizevim is doing what a Wicked God and Evil Gods
would do…… Even so, it means that Asia-san’s talent as a Dragon
tamer is exceptional.”
It seems like her name will be recorded in the future as a legendary
Dragon-tamer…… No, I think she’s doing something amazing
already.
Azazel-sensei also asked for Asia’s assistance for his research
about the mass-produced Evil Dragons.
……Well, Rossweisse-san who praised Asia is also amazing herself.
Rossweisse-san’s essay which she wrote in the past regarding
666’s seal is currently being investigated. Apparently she is coming
up with the spell formula together with the Grigori right now. If this
continues it will be one of a powerful trump card, so Sensei said we
can get the upper hand against Qlippoth. ……Obviously it’s unknown
of how much it would work if the seal gets completely removed. So
the research from here on would be the key.
Then Xenovia says.
“……I’m envious of you, Asia.”
Xenovia looks at the Evil Dragons with envious looks. Asia turns red.
“I-It’s nothing much…… How about you also learn the spell to make
a pact with a Dragon together with me, Xenovia-san?”
“No, that’s not what I meant. Asia gets loved by everyone. The way
you get loved by everyone makes me want it as well.”
“Xenovia-san is much more charming person than me!”
Xenovia smiles at Asia’s words.
“Thank you. But I don’t think I can win the election which will begin
right after the new year if I don’t polish myself even more.”
Yeah, the presidency election will start from early next year! Many
things happened so I tend to forget school matters.
I then tell Xenovia.
“That reminds me. A member of the current student council is also
participating in the election. ……I think Saji volunteered as Vice-
president. He did say that it suits him better to support the Student
President as a Vice-President than being a Student President
himself.”
It made me feel he’s a genuinely supportive guy. But I guess it
means that he knows that position will allow him to bring out his true
strength even more.
Irina continues.
“I think the person who volunteered to become the President was
the “Bishop” Hanakai Momo-san. It seems like she will gain strong
support from the students due to her solid views and for her past
achievement of supporting the student council from the shadows.”
She doesn’t stand out much but she has always been standing next
to Kaichou and has been observing the student council. It seems like
she will stand in Xenovia’s way in the election as her rival.
Xenovia then says.
“There are several candidates from the common students as well.
There will be many rivals.”
She says that but her eyes are burning with fire!
Maybe she became curious. So Irina asks Xenovia.
“……If someone other than a Devil wins, how will the student council
function? Especially about our true identity. …..Will we inform that
person just in case?”
Kiba continues.
“Apparently Rias-buchou and Sona-kaichou have many things in mind
about that. Well, including that part it seems like this upcoming
election will become interesting.”
Just like Kiba, I am also looking forward to it. I obviously want
Xenovia to win. It sure does make me keen on finding out who will
be the successor of the current student council that is led by Sona-
kaichou!
Asia jumps into Xenovia’s arms.
“I will also help you, Xenovia-san!”
Irina also wraps her arm around Xenovia’s arm!
“Same here! I will definitely make you win! First of all, let’s discuss
about the details of the manifesto and the pamphlets we will be
handing out before the new year!”
Xenovia becomes emotional when she hears that.
“Sob…..I sure do have good friends! It’s so reassuring that it makes
me cry!”
“Xenovia-san!”
“Xenovia!”
“Yeah, Asia, Irina!”
“ “ “Amen!” ” ”
Wow, the Church-trio are giving their prayers to Heaven!
Kiba shows a peaceful smile.
“I guess we will also be cheering them on. As fellow club members
and group members.”
“We sure are.”
Koneko-chan nods.
—I suddenly become curious so I decided to ask.
“Hey, Kiba, Koneko-chan. What happened with both of your
Magician’s pact?”
I made a pact with Le Fay but what’s going on with others? I did
hear things like temporary pact but what’s the real deal? Lately I’ve
been so busy that I couldn’t ask. So here I am asking them now.
“I took a pact for a temporary time.”
“……Same here. And same goes for Akeno-san. Buchou, Asia-
senpai, Xenovia-senpai, Gyaa-kun, and Rossweisse-san hasn’t
decided yet.”
That’s what Kiba and Koneko-chan said.
Ah, so Kiba and Koneko-chan took a temporary pact huh. I knew
that Akeno-san took a temporary pact. But others haven’t decided
yet, huh.
I ask them since I became even more curious.
“So, what are you two’s Magicians like?”
“My Magician is a boy. Even though he seems to be a grade school
boy, he skipped grades. He’s quite young but is gifted.”
“……My Magician is a girl who is the same age as me. She’s quite
the outgoing one.”
Kiba’s Magician is a guy! Choose a girl! And he happens to be a
grade school boy…… And Koneko-chan’s Magician is an outgoing
girl. If she’s the same age as her that makes her a first year. I am
curious about her…… By the way, Akeno-san said she made a pact
with a quiet girl.
Yup. I really do want to talk about our Magicians with everyone next
time. But since my Magician is Le Fay who is a gifted girl, it seems
like she will make achievements without my help and that makes me
feel bad. If Ravel was here then she would be angry at me if I said
that. Ravel is currently waiting for us in the human world.
……It happens when I thought Rias and others are a bit late while I
looked at my watch.
—! Then Heaven gets shaken violently!
An earthquake!? That’s what I initially thought but this place is above
the sky! So the earth can’t shake! Others also became suspicious so
we look around us! Even the Angels looking at Asia’s Evil Dragons
and the Angels walking by also make shocked faces! Heaven being
shaken must be something even the Angels never anticipated!
Then many Angel’s symbols appear while flashing on the whole sky
which informs something has happened!
“—What the!?”
The security Angel rushes towards us who are in shock.
“……The Evil Dragon, the Qlippoth has attacked us……!”
We tremble with fear hearing that—
 Life.3
D×D Also Launches To Heaven

Part 1
We, the D×D, gather at the strategy control room located in First
Heaven. Rias, Akeno-san, Irina, Sister Griselda, and the Brave
Saints that were present in First Heaven surround the table.
What was on the centre of the table is a holographic vision which
shows the situation of each level.
……The Evil Dragons really are rampaging in Heaven! Second
Heaven, Third Heaven, and Fourth Heaven had been attacked by the
enemies where they have engaged in a furious battle with the
soldiers of the Angels.
“It appears the enemies have made their way in from Third Heaven
which is the resting place of the souls!”
One of the Brave Saints gives such report. On the vision——an
enormous sky city appears! I know that Third Heaven is the spacious
location of Heaven, but the enemies intruded while bringing the
floating island from the Underworld! Herds of Evil Dragons appears
from Agreas! It really has turned into their nest!
What also appears in the vision are strong foes we have faced
before!
“……Ladon, Walburga, and even Crom Cruach!”
The ones that are in the vision are Ladon and Walburga, the witch
who uses the Holy Cross, where they are taking down the Angels!
They are causing destruction in Heaven as they like!
Crom Cruach is the only one who simply dodges the Angels attacks
and isn’t that assertive in attacking them. ……He’s simply battling as
if he’s just doing his share of work while being uninterested in all of
this.
I then give my opinion at the vision I am currently seeing.
“Just how on earth did Qlippoth come into Heaven……? They can’t
just force their way in here like they did in the Underworld, right?”
Aren’t there limited ways you can enter Heaven? I did hear that there
aren’t as many ways as the Underworld.
I spoke my doubts and a familiar face appears in one of the visions
positioned at the corner of the table.
[——Most likely from the realm of the dead.]
It’s Azazel-sensei who is currently on earth! Rias asks him.
“Azazel, how is the situation over there?”
[Not good. The entrance to Heaven has been shut from here as well.
So we can’t send reinforcements.]
Yeah, just as Sensei said, the gate which connects the human world
and Heaven has been shut! We can’t open it from this side and now
from their side.
[So you haven’t found out the reason behind this?]
Sister Griselda shakes her head at Sensei’s question.
“No. Right now the Seraphs are trying to find the cause of this but
they are concentrating more on keeping down the influence this will
cause to Seventh Heaven…… Likewise the whole elevator in Heaven
has stopped functioning.”
The higher-ups of Heaven are strengthening the protection barrier on
Seventh Heaven, the highest floor with the “system”, due to this
unexpected situation. After all, it will be our defeat if they intrude that
floor. Obviously the Sacred Gears but also the sources of the
teachings as well as Heaven may collapse. If that happens……! I
don’t even want to imagine it!
“Sensei! By realm of the dead, you mean……”
I ask Sensei.
[If you were to enter Heaven then there will be very few ways. You
would either go through the main gate like how you guys did, or you
get accepted there as a follower of the Church after your death. And
the other option is to go up there in another way.]
Sister Griselda realises something after hearing that.
“——Limbo and Purgatory!"
Sensei nods.
[Yeah, they are different from Heaven and Hell. It’s the place where
followers go after their death. Limbo and Purgatory was prepared
for the deceased with special circumstances. ……This is just my
hypothesis but there is a chance that bastard Hades who is the God
of the realm of the dead either knew or made an entrance to Limbo
and Purgatory.]
One Angel then appears with a report!
“Reporting! The door of Purgatory which leads to Third Heaven had
been destroyed!”
——! So Sensei’s hypothesis turned out to be true!
……Damn. So that skeleton God gets involved here……! So that
God cooperated with Qlippoth? It’s possible! That God hated the
Devils and the Fallen Angels! So he would also hate Heaven which
belongs to the different force! Even if the core leader of Qlippoth is
the son of the former Lucifer, it seems like he would help the
terrorists just in order to get us!
Sister Griselda then says.
“……We did receive a report that Apophis, one of the legendary Evil
Dragons that was most likely revived by the Holy Grail, had
descended to the realm of the dead.”
Rias puts her hand under her chin.
“According to the legends Apophis is one of the Dragons who had
strong relations with the realm of the dead—and Hell. It wouldn’t be
surprising for it to descend to the realm of the dead……but I do
wonder if Hades will cooperate without any reward. He did an evil
deed and had Onii-sama and Azazel warn him that “there won’t be
next time” just recently……”
Hades enraged Sirzechs-sama and Azazel-sensei by helping the
Hero-faction. I heard Michael-san was quite angry as well. I think it’s
thoughtless of him to do an evil deed for the second time so easily
like this.
Sensei then says.
[……From the new info we had Euclid spit out, there are legendary
Evil Dragons which had been resurrected where Rizevim’s
manipulation isn’t working. Those three Evil Dragons would be Crom
Cruach, Aži Dahāka, and Apophis. All of them are monsters. He said
that……they made deals with Rizevim.]
“……Deals?”
[Yes, Rias. ——He told them “I will release you if you take my
conditions”. I couldn’t find out about the deals in detail but those
deals are most likely to be “make a pact with any God-class beings
regardless of the forces they are from”. I don’t know about the other
two but Apophis has made a pact with Hades at least. I’m judging
that——Rizevim gained a way into Heaven from Hades through
Apophis.]
…………That’s unforgivable……!
I shout at Sensei.
“S-So what!? So the Qlippoth would make an excuse by saying
“Apophis and others were released” or even say that “they escaped
on their own” so making a pact with others was done on their own
as well!? And Hades would also make an excuse that he made a
pact with a runaway Evil Dragon and he hasn’t cooperated with the
Qlippoth!? There’s no way such an excuse would be allowed! This is
totally insane!”
Sensei narrows his eyes at me who is in a rage.
[……I know. ——It’s frustrating but this isn’t the time to be
questioning them. We are thinking of trying to open Heaven’s gate
from this side somehow. So I want your side to try and open it as
well.]
The Brave Saints nod at Sensei’s words and move out.
“What are their motives……?”
Xenovia says while narrowing her eyes.
“Are they after the “system” which is on the uppermost floor?”
Asia says that but Sensei shakes his head.
[They won’t be able to get there so easily. Normally those other than
Seraphs can’t step a foot in there. If an irregular one enters then
they get teleported to a different location. You can even go so far as
to call that a work of God due to receiving a really powerful
teleportation. Even still, we don’t know what they will do. It’s natural
for Michael and others to strengthen the guard on the uppermost
floor.]
“Sounds like you have experienced it.”
When I say that Sensei shrugs his shoulder.
[Well, when I stepped foot in there before without the God’s
permission I got sent away to some remote place on the human’s
world. I just wanted to take a tiny bit of a look at the Sacred Gear
system but that God was so stingy……]
“Then Qlippoth’s aim would be Sixth Heaven where Heaven’s main
base is located?”
I say the next possible target but Sensei also rejected that.
[……Go there for what? To exterminate the Seraphs? Well, it would
be a great achievement for them if they can pull that off, but Rizevim
and the Evil Dragons will also receive casualties if they face off
against them.]
“So there is a floor they are after?”
[Yeah, even if it’s them, there is a limit to the floor they can advance
to with their current manpower. ……It could be Third Heaven, Fourth
Heaven, or it’s even possible that it’s Second Heaven where it’s the
place those related to the Babel’s tower are imprisoned in…..]
“What about Fifth Heaven where you were located in the past? Isn’t
that a research institute right now?”
[So you think they will go and take the Brave Saints’ cards? Well, it’s
not like they aren’t interested in it. There should be research being
done currently in that place though.]
Sensei asks Sister Griselda.
[……Griselda, what’s the current situation with the tree of life
located on Third Heaven and the tree of wisdom located on Fourth
Heaven?]
“……Both of the trees are present but they haven’t borne fruit for a
while. The fruits have stopped nurturing ever since the lord passed
away.”
Sensei starts to think after hearing that.
“……Sensei?”
I ask with suspicion but Sensei starts mumbling to himself.
[Qlippoth, the one which is located on the opposite side of the tree
of life. That’s what they call themselves. It won’t be weird for them
go after it. Unsealing the 666 would go much smoother and quicker
with that fruit…… It’s possible that they would use that as a tool to
negotiate with the Gods from other forces that have evil intents……]
A certain vision appears on the table while we still don’t know the
motives of the enemies.
——That man with the Amano-murakumo-no-tsurugi stepped foot
inside Fifth Heaven of the area where the laboratory is located at!
Sister Griselda put on a strict eyes when she sees that.
“…………This is bad. Currently Chief-officer Shidou went up to Fifth
Heaven in order to get his treatment for the final-phase of removing
the poison!”
[——!?]
Everyone becomes shocked at hearing the shocking truth!
Irina screams after seeing the vision.
“……Papa!”
Yeah, this is bad! The enemy is after Irina’s dad! At this rate that
man called Yaegaki will certainly——
Rias tells everyone!
“——Let’s move out! Either way we can’t just stay here doing
nothing! We are the anti-terrorist team, the D×D! We will cooperate
with the Angels and defeat the Evil Dragons as we climb up!”
Rias tells Irina.
“Irina, you go ahead to Fifth Heaven! We will open the path for you!”
Irina covers her mouth with her hands to those strong supporting
words from Rias and then nods her head.
“Yes! I am the Ace of Michael-sama! I will defeat the Evil Dragons
and rescue Papa!”
Alright! I don’t know what the enemies are after but our aim is clear!
We will rescue Irina’s dad while taking down the enemies that come
at us!
[I will also send reinforcement once Heaven’s gate opens! You guys
stay tough!]
Everyone answers back at Sensei’s words and says “roger!”!
The battle to guard Heaven now begins!

Part 2
To reach Fifth Heaven we need to go through the gate of each floor.
But the enemies that intruded from Third Heaven have seized the
gate connecting to Second Heaven and Fourth Heaven from there.
And they even seized the rear gate of Fourth Heaven! So that means
we have them intruded from Second Heaven to Fifth Heaven! Since
Second Heaven is close to First Heaven which is the frontline base
where the army of Angels are somehow enduring it. But the Sisters
and others are seeing that Qlippoth are at an advantage from Third
Heaven to Fifth Heaven. Sixth Heaven which is the main base of the
Angels hasn’t allowed any intruders thanks to notable Angels such as
Michael-san and several Seraphs that are on standby there. I heard
a report that one of the Seraphs went down to Fifth Heaven with
several of his subordinates.
But there are clearly more enemies than during the battle guarding
Auros. We can’t get reinforcements since we have the gate which
connects to the human world closed. So we have to fight the Evil
Dragons with the forces we have left in Heaven.
We charged from the front gate of Second Heaven and run through
the battlefield and headed for Third Heaven. The elevator which
connects to each floor has been closed. So in order to go to the
higher floors we need to go through those floors directly.
Second Heaven is the world conquered by darkness. This place is
mainly to observe the stars and I have also heard it’s a place for
Angels that have committed sins to be imprisoned in.
The world with endless darkness which makes you think it isn’t
Heaven. Except, it’s not so dark like a planetarium where the
shimmering of the stars will reach you. Well, since we are Devils our
eyes will still work fine even inside darkness!
“Get lost!”
“Hah!”
We proceed while taking down the Evil Dragons! During our way we
witness the Brave Saints making a formation to counter the herds of
Evil Dragons!
“Let’s do it! Brave Saints, formation! Formation! Full House!”
“ “ “ “ “ “Sir!” ” ” ” ”
The card numbers that answered the order appear in the sky and
glow! That instant, enormous amounts of power of light envelop the
Brave Saints where their strong aura even reaches us!
The Brave Saints that became the played cards jumped into the
herds of Evil Dragons and wiped them out instantly! Their power is
not ordinary where their single attack can take down a dozen of Evil
Dragons! Even mass-produced Evil Dragons will have quite the
power. An attack which can take down a number of them is
something to be reckoned with! That’s the trait of Brave Saints! Their
ability increases drastically if they are given a role which was based
on the playing cards of pokers and trump cards.
One of the Brave Saints in the air shouts at his comrades.
“Move with the same suit! We will strengthen the playing cards to
wipe them out at once!”
“ “ “ “ “Straight flush!” ” ” ” “
Another strong playing card pierces the herds of Evil Dragons and
takes them down!
Sister Griselda stops and tells us.
“I will stay here and give orders!”
Sister cheers the Brave Saints as she says that.
“Be careful at using consecutive use of strong cards! Your stamina
and power of light will drain fast!”
We answered Sister’s wish and continue to go ahead!
It happens when we become really close to the gate that leads to
Third Heaven. A shadow which is giving out an evil presence appears
within this darkness and stands in our way.
[Oh my, it’s been awhile.]
A creepy creature which has a shape of many branches of trees
overlapped. A tree that has a shape of a Dragon——no, it’s the Evil
Dragon Ladon!
Around him is an army of Evil Dragons. The Evil Dragons have
completely blocked our path to the gate!
[I would like you to play with me for a while.]
Ladon says it in such foolish manner of speech……but it seems like
he’s serious. The thick and dark aura around his body increases. His
red eyes which glow within the dark! That instant, something that
appears to be a soap bubble envelops us!
——It’s his barrier!
It’s an annoying substance since it keeps on coming back no matter
how many times you destroy it! I was having a hard time in the last
battle thanks to this! This time it isn’t just me but also my comrades
get enveloped!
“Ku!”
“This thing!”
Kiba and Xenovia destroy the barrier with their swords——but it
repairs immediately so we can’t escape! Looks like it will become a
nuisance like before! This time we have a technique-type Kiba and a
one-hit kill Rias! I doubt we can’t break past this but it’s a fight
against time right now! If we spend too much time on this guy, then
Irina’s dad will——
Just like what was going through my mind, Irina who is acting hasty
wields the sword she received from her dad.
“You! You are in the way! If I don’t be quick! Papa will—!”
But Ladon’s barrier revives no matter how many times it is destroyed
so there’s no end to this!
“Then we need to destroy it along with him.”
Rias makes her hand glow mysteriously! She’s planning to create
her Extinguish Star! That will certainly be able to blow away Ladon
along with his barriers. But there’s no way he will let her do that!
[No you won’t.]
Ladon’s eyes glow mysteriously and he envelops Rias’s hand with
his barrier! The power of destruction disappears right away! This
guy really is the natural enemy of power-types! He seals you
immediately!
Then there’s no holding back!
It happens when I was about to chant to wear my crimson armour—
A single light falls between us and Ladon!
That moment, the barrier covering us disappears and it doesn’t
come back!
Our eyes gather to the front. A spear which is giving out a holy wave
appears in my sight.
“——Concentrating heavily on powers like usual? Right, Sekiryuutei,
and the Gremory group.”
——!
We become shocked at the appearance of that man. A single young
man who has Chinese clothing on him takes out the spear which is
giving out a holy wave. He stands in front of Ladon while tapping his
shoulder with his spear.
Ladon narrows his red eyes.
[——So it will turn out like this here. A Holy Spear……]
Yeah, what appeared in front of us is the Holy Spear! One of the
Longinus, the True Longinus! In the previous battle defending Auros
Academy that spear also appeared from nowhere!
And this time the man who is the wielder of the spear has showed
up!
“——Cao Cao!”
I shout out the man’s name!
The one who appears in front of is the former leader of the Hero-
faction——Cao Cao! After he lost against us he was taken down to
the realm of the dead. I did hear he climbed up from the realm of the
dead on his own and became Śakra’s vanguard.
I shout at him.
“……Why are you here!?”
Cao Cao has an eye-patch on the eye I crushed. He shows his
irritating smile at me.
“——I thought I would join the Evil Dragon hunt. I came here from
the gate of Purgatory just like they did.”
……You are telling me he found a path connected to Purgatory when
he was at Hades’s place?
Cao Cao spins his spear around and directs the tip of it towards
Ladon.
Ladon gives a creepy laugh.
[……So the man who is famous for being the candidate of the
strongest Longinus possessor has appeared.]
Cao Cao then says.
“I shall take care of this Evil Dragon. But Sekiryuutei. You are a——
hero, right? Then you should defeat the leader of the villains. Just
like how you defeated me.”
Cao Cao then moves the tip of his spear towards the gate.
“Go.”
Seeing that, Ladon laughs.
[Oh my oh my……for the Holy Spear-user to take their place.]
……I agree with that. I’m not Ladon but I never thought this man
would say that!
Rias then gives me an order.
“Ise! Asia and Xenovia, take Irina ahead! We will take care of things
here!”
Cao Cao says it after her.
“Exactly. Someone who disappeared once came back and took the
fight from nowhere. This sure is a treat for me.”
…………
……Damn. I guess this is what you call a passing buck! Certainly if
this guy, Rias, and others join forces then they will be able to take
care of Ladon and the Evil Dragons!
I look at Asia, Xenovia, and Irina. The three of them are convinced
and nod……but I then tell Cao Cao.
“……I won’t let you off the hook if you are beaten after making such
an entrance.”
He releases a torrent of light towards the herd of Evil Dragons while
showing a smirk. Right after that the herds of Evil Dragons get blown
away at once along with a massive explosion! ……The spear has
unimaginable potential like usual!
Cao Cao says it fearlessly while spinning his spear.
“The reason I lost was due to my own weakness since I didn’t walk
my path as a human. I don’t need the Medusa’s eyes or the Chaos
Break. ——I just need my spear and my pride as a hero and a
human. I promised myself I won’t let my guard down against
Dragons any more.”
……That sure is scary. The reason I won against him is due to
himself who made his own weakness by relying on a power besides
his. The creepiness I can sense from him now is stronger than
before.
“Rias! Everyone! I’ll leave the rest to you!”
I say that to everyone and went ahead together with Asia, Xenovia,
and Irina!
When I went past Cao Cao, he says to me so only I can hear.
“——Yeah, it was always the “humans” that defeat the irregular
beings.”
 Fake Hero
A little later Asia, Xenovia and Irina headed towards the gate to
leave while I, Kiba, with the help of the others began to fight off a
large number of evil dragons. Left behind with me are Rias-buchou,
Akeno-san, Koneko-chan, Gasper, Rossweisse-sensei, as well as
the owner of the holy spear Cao Cao.
Cao Cao and Ladon began fighting. Wielding the holy spear, he
released a holy wave at Ladon. If one was to take a frontal blow
from the holy spear, even a high class devil would not be able to
withstand it. However, just before the attack could hit Ladon, it
seemed to have been stopped by something and was eliminated.
There seemed to be some sort of barrier protecting Ladon’s body.
The self-protection barrier of this dragon is quite troublesome.
Although Ladon only made a slight move, he was able to take an
attack from the holy spear showing that his defensive barrier was
quite extraordinary. Ladon let out a burst of laughter.
“I never imagined that I would meet the owner of the holy spear…, it
seems that I really am quite lucky to have been revived, I am able to
see something from legend in front of me.”
Cao Cao shrugged his shoulders.
“Yes, that’s really good. It’s your second time dying so you should
have a good farewell ceremony.”
This man is, as always just talking. Ladon put on a rather disturbing
smile.
“Well then, let me show you something interesting.”
Then Ladon’s foot moved to make a magic circle, a dragon gate!
Does he intend to bring more dragons out here?! The dragon gate
started to emit a deep green light! Seeing this, Rossweisse-sensei
cried out in surprise. —-!
“This, this dragon is incredible!”
The aura had all of us stunned. That’s right, in the green light which
started to disperse was —- a massive dragon covered in black
scales.
“RRROOAARRR!!!~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~”
It even caused the air around it to tremble. Emerging from the magic
circle was the dragon Grendel.
But there was more than just one dragon! There were three
dragons! There was actually three of Grendel?! I and everyone else
were all shocked at the appearance of these evil dragons! On top of
that, three of them was completely unexpected! Ladon, with the
three evil dragons said with a sneer
“How? They were manufactured with Grendel as the reference
dragon, although they are still being adjusted, they’re looking quite
good aren’t they?”
…To think that there was such a thing. Their technology has already
reached such a level that they are able to reproduce several of
Grendel?! However, we can see that these three Grendel don’t have
the consciousness of the actual Grendel. There is absolutely nothing
that can be felt from them except for Ladon who is standing behind
them. … Because there were 4 legendary evil dragons as our
opponents, everyone could only stop and stare with their breath
held. — However, only one man made a defiant smile, it was Cao
Cao. Cao Cao declared to Rias-buchou that he would defeat these
evil dragons.
“Rias Gremory, that guy over there has some unusual barrier
covering his body and on top of that there’s also three of Grendel.”
As he said that, we understood that even our strongest attack was
no match for Ladon’s barrier. There were also three Grendels
against us, so the situation was quite bleak.
“I know that ordinary attacks will not be effective against this
barrier.”
Hearing Buchou say this, Cao Cao made a bitter smile.
“For someone called the ruin princess, you’re not very confident.”
“Thanks for the compliment, I don’t know why all my opponents are
legendary figures so sometimes I’m not confident.”
“That’s not like you at all, you’re Hyoudou Issei’s partner so you
should be more confident.”
Cao Cao said in a slightly accusing tone to Buchou.
“I’ll make an opening in that guy’s defence, … the rest is up to you.”
Buchou made a confused expression. That was certain. This was a
favourable situation for us. This former enemy’s plans did not seem
too strange. Buchou was suspicious of it.
“… Are you doing this to help me? Is Indra gaining something from
this? You’re quite confident? Or is it because you look down on me?”
Cao Cao shook his head.
“No. Both now and before it is with respect. — Even you are
enemies to be feared.”
From the expression in his eyes, it does not seem as though he is
lying.
“Yet, opponents such as this should be taken care of by the current
hero, I…who was once a fallen man. It is too early to make new
excuses. When the holy spear comes from the back, be glad.”
Rias-Buchou sighed.
“Indeed, I don’t like your view at all. But, if the holy spear were to be
used—this would be our chance.”
Buchou actually approved of Cao Cao’s suggestion! Cao Cao then
stood beside me. “Kiba, can your legs run any further?”
“Of course they can.”
“That’s good, although it may be mass produced, that is the
legendary evil dragon Grendel. Even at a normal level, its flames will
turn anything to ashes.”
I released Gram from where it was stored and held it while it
released a dark aura. Cao Cao directed his eyes in the direction of
my demonic sword. … He was definitely thinking about something.
After all, his partner Siegfried was the original owner of this sword. I
paid no attention to his gaze though, and made a holy sword which
enclosed Gram inside it. … This is the control method from before.
Although this doesn’t solve the problem, it is better than nothing and
is good for a few minutes. If I release a large aura, my energy will
be drained. However, this was inevitable. I was well aware of this
from the start.
“It’s an interesting approach. But, is your value dependent on the
demonic sword?”
“What do you mean by that?”
“—That’s good, no matter what the situation is, you come up with
something. Does your calibre match the name of the Gremory
household though?”
Seeing my technique, perhaps he saw that there were other ways to
use Gram. His skills were a level above mine. With just a glance he
was able to deduce that. He deliberately didn’t tell me, which is
proof that he was testing me. He naturally placed his spear over his
shoulder after a graceful movement, then spoke to me.
“Gremory household member, I will charge in, don’t let him get away
when he’s weak.”
“You think I’ll let it get away when it’s exposed? You seem fairly
confident about this, so you’ll reveal his weakness?”
After Ladon’s provocative actions, he was grinning with pleasure.
“That’s interesting, but aiming at the dragon’s weakness is not a
hero’s skill.”
In response, from behind him came a light and seven orbs emerged!
This is the holy spear’s balance breaker. Although I had only seen it
once before, it is actually quite a quiet balance breaker, yet it can
make people feel absolutely terrified at the same time. The seven
orbs began floating around him. Each of the gems has its own
ability; I remember that we were almost completely defeated by it.
But now, he is our ally, which makes me feel relieved but at the
same time fearful.
I tightened my grip on Gram then turned to make a stance,
preparing to fight against the evil dragons. Akeno-san spread her
fallen angel wings, Gasper transformed into the body of a dark
beast and Koneko-chan also used her senjutsu to make her body
grow into a more mature form. One by one, everyone was starting
to get serious.
Three of Grendel blocked the path in front of Ladon. Their massive
bodies were protected by an orange magical barrier. It seems like
Ladon increased the strength of his defensive barrier. Originally,
Grendel would be protected by hard scales and now there’s an
added layer of defence. While staying on alert against the evil
dragons, we each locked onto our targets. A brief moment of silence
—, at the front was – Gasper. Emerging from the darkness was a
beast which headed towards the Grendel (A) Grendel (A), (B) &
(C) : This is used to denote which Grendel is the current subject. on
the right hand side — he attacked. Although the move was easily
swung aside, from within the darkness of the beast, Koneko leapt
out and closed the distance in an instant then punched Grendel in the
abdomen with a fist imbued with senjutsu! The sound of the blow
reverberated throughout the surroundings! Grendel’s body tilted
slightly. In confirmation, Koneko-chan shouted to everyone
“It works! Their bodies are far inferior to that of the real Grendel!”
Everyone’s morale was boosted! Indeed, if this confrontation with
Grendel continued, even if there were three of them there was a
way to defeat them! I stood in front of another Grendel (B) and
began slashing it! My attack was mixed in with a few false swipes!
Although it had a large body, its swift movements were just like the
real thing — but from my sixth sense I felt that its reactions were like
a block of wood! They were slow enough that even my false strikes
would hit. It swung his fist towards me but only caught my
afterimage, as I had moved well in advance. This was because I had
already moved right behind it and released a demonic attack! Known
as the most powerful demonic sword which can kill dragons, it left a
massive wound! The cloned dragon let out a cry of pain. But I
apologise, for I will not hold back. Evil Dragons – when you are my
opponent I will find your weaknesses! I shoved my sword deep into
the back of the dragon! At the same time Akeno-san and
Rossweisse-san cried out.
“Akeno-san! , Rossweisse-san!”
In response to each other, Akeno-san flew towards the centre of the
sky and gathered lightning at her fingertips, while Rossweisse-san
drew a magic circle! I loosened my blade, and Grendel moved to
increase our distance.
“Go! Holy lightning!”
Akeno-san’s massive lightning strike fell towards the cloned dragon
—
“Lightning, burn this evil dragon!”
Rossweisse-san’s thunder magic struck at the same time! This is a
combo of the demonic sword and lightning! Even if they have been
strengthened by the holy grail, Gram’s aura inside the dragon will
spread and kill it. On top of that, Akeno-san and Rossweissse-san
release another powerful dual lightning strike. Due to the damage
from that lightning attack and the dragon slaying effect which had
spread inside it, it spurted out a large mouthful of blood. …This was
the same as what Koneko-chan said. These Grendel were very easy
to get rid of. Even with Ladon’s powerful magical barrier, to me
these were easy opponents to defeat.
“I’m flying!”
The battle between the other Grendel (A) and Rias-buchou was well
underway. Koneko-chan’s power surrounded the dragon and purified
its four limbs. The dark beast which is Gasper was assaulting him
from the front.
<< A mere evil dragon, it’s nothing against me! >>
A fist came from Gasper’s side and punched the massive body of
Grendel which couldn’t withstand the force and staggered
backwards. Gasper’s strike seemed to be quite a heavy blow,
causing the evil dragon to spurt out blue blood from its mouth.
Grendel wanted to evade the next strike, but Gasper manipulated
the shadow of the large evil dragon by pulling it towards him, then
unleashed another fist upon him! Not too long ago, it was completely
unimaginable that he would display such strength against an
opponent! The reason was actually quite simple. It was because
Gasper, in his current state had recently trained with Issei. He was
influenced by Issei to train in melee combat. He has already shown
the results of his training in just ten minutes. The way he uses his
fists is the same as Issei. Issei, Gasper is being influenced by you
more and more! Gasper continued beating the evil dragon non-stop,
then while on the ground Rias-buchou’s destructive magic destroyed
the dragon without mercy. Even though it had tough scales, it was no
match against the destructive power of her magic. This was already
demonstrated the time that we were in the vampire’s castle. All that
was left now was Grendel (C) and Ladon.
“Humph.”
Cao Cao moved as though dancing to avoid the barrage of attacks.
Now was the time to counter-attack with the holy spear. It looked
like a game of tag between little kids and an evil dragon. Even when
the opponent let out a massive burst of flames, a small amount of
light from the spear was able to counter it. — At the same time, the
seven orbs began attacking Ladon’s barrier. Ladon looked around at
the sky, following the random motion of the orbs, his red eyes began
to look impatient.
“…Damn it.”
Ladon was displeased, as he tried to capture the orbs within
barriers, but each of the orbs’ special properties prevented him from
doing so. The spear shaped orb was able to break the barrier, or
perhaps it was the orb which allowed things to escape. Sometimes
the orb bounced off the barrier which caused Grendel to be
damaged. Grendel seemed to be disturbed by the attack on the
barrier and moved away, which created a big opening, where I and
my comrades attacked. Ladon simply could not catch Cao Cao.
“What’s wrong, Ladon? You can’t even catch a mere human?”
Ladon clicked his tongue in response to Cao Cao’s incitement. The
Ladon who was so relaxed before was no more. Cao Cao’s swift
movements brushed aside Grendel (C) then continued on towards
Ladon. Then he used his holy spear to make continuous strikes. He
was fast, yet there was no wasteful movement in his continuous
attacks. However, Ladon’s barrier was still protecting him. Although
the barrier was still holding back the holy spear’s attacks, for a brief
moment, the barrier disappeared…
“Hehe, what a shame. Even though your attacks are so fast, they’re
not able to touch me.”
Cao Cao’s expression did not change. He was attacking from all
directions. His face…seemed to show a slight grin. I can’t help
looking at Cao Cao — their battle was now up in the air.
“I won’t let you get in their way!”
Everyone surrounded the evil dragons instead of being “observers”
and began helping out. They really are quite reliable. With Grendel
still as my opponent, it was time to finish it off. Grendel (B) which
was struck by lightning still stood back up, I extracted from it the
aura of Gram which was still inside it then used it to raise the power
of my sword to prepare for a final attack! I concentrated on
controlling its power. …If I get distracted, I could lose control and it
could cost me my own life. If I keep doing this, I don’t know when I
might die. If it’s for my friends, I would die for them, but today I
cannot die no matter what!
With the enhanced power of Gram’s aura, I rush towards the enemy.
Akeno-san and Rossweisse-san followed me on both sides, and
released their attacks upon Grendel (B). Akeno-san’s lightning
paralysed Grendel (B) briefly, then Rossweisse-san froze it’s feet,
preventing it from moving completely. Now it was my turn — I
released the power of Gram’s energy directly at him! Just as I was
about to strike Grendel, I removed the holy-demonic sword which
had enclosed Gram and swung it down! An ominous aura covered
the whole sword, and made a deep cut into him. I then switched to
blade blacksmith, summoned an army of dragon knights, and they
endlessly assault the evil dragon. After confirming that the evil
dragon had been slain by my dragon knights, I clicked my fingers.
“—It’s exploding from the inside.”
Gram’s aura which was on Grendel (B) released a large amount of
energy! But, thanks to the dragon knights, the dark aura that was
contained in Grendel did not leak out. Besides its insides, the dragon
killing aura burned the entire body of the evil dragon. Ah, after a
cracking noise, the wounds left by the dragon knights gushed out
blue blood. This is my most effective technique against evil dragons.
Because it seemed like such a brutal attack, I don’t want to give a
name to this…but nonetheless it is effective. Grendel’s (B) body split
open and it perished immediately.
“…Such a powerful attack is unprecedented from Kiba”
Even Rossweisse-san agreed. I…will no longer hesitate if an evil
dragon is my opponent, otherwise my comrades may get hurt. This
is indeed a brutal war. So, I made a promise with Issei. — That no
matter what happens, we will definitely help each other, so we can
all live together. To keep this promise, I will use any means to
eliminate my enemies, I think about this whenever I’m on the
battlefield. However, this was already decided. These Grendel are
not as strong as the real Grendel, its defensive ability, its agility and
offensive ability are all several levels lower than the original.
However, compared to the mass produced evil dragons, they were
much stronger. After the defeat of Grendel (B), it looks like the fight
against Grendel (A) is nearly finished.
<<OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH
OH >>
Gasper roared as he fiercely bit Grendel’s (A) shoulder, then
created a beast from the darkness which went into the body. Of
course, with the attack on the dragon’s shoulder and the dark beast
inside, it’s body burst open. Grendel’s (A) upper body was blown
apart as a result of Gasper’s attack. Gasper’s body was soaked
and covered with blue blood but he didn’t mind and kept beating the
dragon, Grendel (A) fell to the ground while spitting flames.
“The final blow!”
Rias-buchou’s destructive magic and Koneko-chan’s attack go
towards Grendel (A)! Grendel A was helpless, and was turned to
dust.
The Grendel (C) going against Cao Cao had accumulated severe
injuries from the holy spear which caused it to kneel down.
“Give up”
Akeno-san and Rossweisse-san, after confirmation with each other
released another attack. Akeno-san made three dragons with her
holy lightning and directed them towards the evil dragon!
Rossweisse-san used her magic to tie up the evil dragon with a
rope-like aura. Unable to move, Grendel (C) was attacked by three
dragons of lightning —. After enormous flashes of lightning and
crackling noises, Grendel (C) vanished from the light. The three
Grendel were now defeated! Although we had Cao Cao’s support,
being able to defeat three legendary evil dragons was quite an
accomplishment. I — have become stronger.
Cao Cao and Ladon’s battle seemed to be a stalemate, neither side
appeared to have damaged each other, but — Cao Cao began
smiling.
“—There’s an opening, go fly”
Ladon’s enormous body – started floating up all of a sudden, and
flew upwards! Based on what just happened, Ladon was quite
surprised. This was because an orb was attached to one of Ladon’s
legs. It was probably hidden underground in advance, so that when
Ladon stepped on it, it would activate causing him to fly up.
“Hmm! —This, this is!? An orb which can make others float!?”
That’s right, it was the orb which had flying abilities. …Though it was
unexpected that it could even make opponents fly! Cao Cao laughed
“Didn’t I tell you? Targeting an opponent’s weakness is a hero’s skill,
so is deceiving opponents.”
However, even though Ladon was thrown into the air, he had a
relaxed expression.
“Well, even if I am thrown into the air, my barrier is still active!”
—No, it should stop now. Then, Rias-buchou released some sort of
magic from her hands.
“Let’s attack together! I’ll start with this”
Following buchou’s orders, everyone launched ranged attacks at the
airborne Ladon. I used my holy-demonic swords to fire waves of
energy continuously. But, Ladon still had a defensive barrier, thus all
our attacks were blocked. Although there were several times when
the barrier disappeared…he was still unharmed. Ladon let out a loud
laugh.
“HAHAHAHAHAHA! This is quite a relentless assault! But! Even if the
barrier weakens, I’m still unscathed, no matter how many times you
try!”
Cao Cao made a sly smile. —Then, Cao Cao pointed his spear
downwards and fired a massive amount of light from his holy spear!
I don’t know what he’s planning, but underneath him was now a large
hole.
“—No, that’s enough, you, are dead.”
In an instant, Ladon disappeared from the sky. It was almost like an
instant teleportation! Did he escape? I immediately started looking
around in all directions for him! His presence could still be felt! After
looking around — everyone’s gaze was directed to one spot. That’s
right, it was the hole that Cao Cao had made just earlier. Ladon
could be heard from inside the hole. We all gathered around the
hole, and looked down. The evil dragon was transported here! Next
to Ladon was a floating orb.
“—!? Teleportation!? So you had the ability to transport your
opponent! But, why did you teleport me?! My barrier won’t
disappear—“
At the same time, Cao Cao moved the transportation orb to his side
“When the Gremory household members attacked you while in the
air, I moved my orb in as well. Against such a wave of attacks, the
barrier will disappear, and will take some time to rematerialise. I
already confirmed this when I was attacking you. —As long as there
is a gap of just 0.1 seconds, I can easily send one of my orbs into
the barrier next to you. Even for a legendary evil dragon like you,
over a short distance, I can still transport you.”
…When we all attacked at once, he sent one of his orbs close to the
barrier…, then, when the barrier disappeared—no, he didn’t miss the
opportunity when it did, and sent the orb inside the barrier…! If he
made the hole first then it would have been suspicious. So he sent
his opponent flying into the air first so he could prepare—. Cao Cao
said to Rias-buchou
“Come, Rias Gremory. Your enemy is in this hole. You can use all
your strength to defeat him. Even if my holy spear can’t defeat
Ladon, with your destructive magic, it’s possible to defeat him.”
After hearing Cao Cao’s suggestion, Buchou began concentrating
her magic. She was preparing an attack which could completely
destroy the opponent. From inside the hole, Ladon shouted.
“All this hole can do is prevent me from moving…!”
This hole is just large enough to hold Ladon’s body. Towards the
bottom of the hole, Cao Cao said
“I am just a “weak” human, to become a legend, I’m not ready for
that yet. —You are stuck in this cave, Can you survive after
sustaining damage from the destruction magic of Rias Gremory?”
“Humph! Damn it! How absurd…!”
…What a scary man. He was using his power with such control. He
was able to predict the actions of the evil dragons, and at the same
time manipulate the situation. …We were able to defeat such an
opponent…was it just a fluke? Ladon’s head appeared in the midst
of a huge wave of crimson and black magic. Even in the best case,
his barrier would not stand a chance against such powerful magic.
“This is the end! Ladon! Disappear!”
Buchou’s massive ball of destruction magic—descended to the hole.
“Damn you, holy spear wielder, Gremory household. Damn you all
—!”
Those were the final words of the evil dragon—. Nothing more than
ashes were left after Ladon was vanquished by Buchou’s
extinguished star of destruction.
“—Koneko! Quickly use your sealing magic!”
“Yes, Buchou!”
As Koneko-chan replied, she made a magic circle. She got out one
of the Red Dragon Emperor’s gems that she received from Issei.
She then sealed the soul of Ladon inside it. By using her power on
top of that of the gem, Ladon should be completely sealed. After
having fought with the evil dragons, the holy spear wielder sighed as
he looked up at the sky—.
“Indeed, it’s not as exciting as Vali or Issei…I want to experience no
mercy, overwhelming force, a fight with no limits.”
In his eyes, there were only two dragons who were worthy
opponents.
 Joker
After passing through the gate, I arrived at third heaven — one of
the levels of heaven. Because I had just arrived here, no one had
noticed. There was a white path which lead down to a single door. If
I took that path, I should be able to go to ‘heaven’, but I don’t have
time for a tour right now! I must continue! When the next door was in
sight, someone called out to me —
“Oh hohohohoho ♪ Hello ~ ~ ~ ♪ I’m already here”
The witch was dressed as a gothic lolita!
“Walburga!”
That’s right, it was Walburga of the purple flames! But she’s in
heaven right now! Then, another figure gracefully appeared before
me.
“Today, Crom also came.”
Next to Walburga was — a man dressed in a black suit.
“…………”
The man who didn’t speak, I was familiar with him. This was
because I had fought him once in the country of the vampires. — Evil
dragon, Crom Cruach! The legendary dragon who fought in a human
form! This evil dragon was able to fight evenly matched against Vali
and I. Walburga laughed.
“Ahhahahaha ♪ Today, the two of us will be your opponents!”
…Having come here, I did not want to fight against these two! But, it
doesn’t seem like they’ll let me get past them for free!
“There’s only one option here.”
Xenovia and Irina got into position! I was also about to get ready, but
—
“Ara Ara, Looks like you’re in some trouble.”
The one who said so jokingly — Joker Dulio! He flew over with his
wings! Oh! To meet him again here! Dulio flew to my side. Walburga
smiled seeing the appearance of Dulio.
“Oh wow ♪ are you Joker? Oooh lala, to meet such incredible
people—I say, did you come to Third Heaven to find evil dragons?”
Walburga asked Dulio. Indeed, after coming to Third Heaven, there
weren’t any evil dragons! There were a large number of them in
Second Heaven, but almost none here! Dulio scratched his head.
“Ah, oh that. There’s currently a battle there. — there’s not much left
though.”
Dulio pointed into the distance, far away there were thunder clouds,
and flashes of lightning. Asia looked in the opposite direction. I also
turned my head that way — indeed, in the distance was an immense
tornado, and some dark shadows being sucked into it. …
Thunderclouds and tornadoes were being used to carry out a large
scale attack. …In other words, he was the one who did all of that…!
While I was fighting those evil dragons, others escaped. And most of
the evil dragons have been defeated by Dulio’s sacred gear…. Once
again, I realise that this man is strong! In times of crisis in heaven,
as the brave saint’s Joker, his power was used the most. Hearing
this, Walburga narrowed her eyes. Her eyes appeared to be happy,
yet also vigilant.
“Ooohlalala, this was beyond my imagination”
Joker stood beside me. …Truly, it was quite reassuring. Because he
was such a powerful man, and he was on our side! And also our
leader! Dulio said to Walburga
“…This is Heaven. Peace must be maintained. Don’t you think the
souls here are cute? After their lives on earth, they came here so
they could live peacefully.” Even though you were joking, the look in
your eyes – you’re serious. Previously, Dulio had once said to me
“Say, Issei. I think religion is very important.”
He then continued
“People like you and I are strong, but, aren’t the rest just weak
humans? For people like that, I think something to believe in is a
must. As long as there is faith, there is someone watching over
them, doesn’t that make them happy?”
Dulio looked towards the sky, with a solemn look expression.
“But, God, no longer exists…”
He was also aware of the truth. He said to me with open arms
“That’s why, I think that if angels can take the place of God then
everyone will be just fine.”
What Sister Griselda once said to me, came into my mind. She told
me about Dulio.
“Dulio is a war orphan. After being involved in a certain country’s civil
war, his parents died. He had been living under the care of the
church, and during that time he awakened the power of his sacred
gear. Because he possessed one of the most powerful sacred
gears, his life changed dramatically.”
After awakening his power, Dulio was removed from the church to
undergo training with one of the church’s institutions as a soldier.
Despite his own wishes, he was trained due to his remarkable talent
at a young age. She continued talking.
“In the church’s institutions, there were children with innate talent, but
also those with none. Because everyone was in the same situation…
Dulio would call everyone “brother” or “sister”, and loved them like
family.”
The children in those institutions… most of them died before
becoming adults. The children with no talent, were killed while trying
to obtain power. Dulio saw all this through his own eyes. Dulio went
on. …His eyes looked sorrowful.
“In this world, there is a lot of delicious food. There are a lot of
people who would want to eat it but can’t.”
Dulio…has travelled around the world, tasted food, experimented
with it, so that he could recreate it in the church. After countless
failures, he was finally able to make these dishes for the children in
the church — for the children who can’t leave. So that… So that at
least the children could eat delicious food, Dulio travelled around the
world.
“There are many people in the world. But, these children… after
eating such delicious food, seemed to be truly happy. At least I think
so.”
He said so with a smile on his face—but, it was a sad smile.
“The main reason why he became Joker… was to reach the souls of
children in heaven. As the reincarnated angel Joker, he was able to
set foot there. Hyoudou Issei, those children…”
Griselda-san continued with tears running down her cheek.
“Dulio, as the strongest among the church—and also one of its most
kind youths. That child, was too kind.”
Dulio opened his wings, and the confrontation with Walburga and
Crom Cruach began.
“I’m sorry, I cannot allow you to go any further. Inside — my
brothers and sisters do not want any more painful memories, this is
the place where they can be free, so that’s why you will not disturb
them.”
Dulio showed a smile, but, his body was releasing a powerful
presence.
“—It makes sense that an angel would be protecting heaven.”
In the next moment, Walburga’s eyes shined with a strange light!
Pillars of purple flame appeared all around Dulio, and slowly
surrounded him! But, Dulio didn’t show the slightest of concern, and
simply waved his hand. The purple flames instantly froze! The pillar
of flames became a pillar of ice. Dulio said to Irina
“Alright, Ace Irina. Advance, and quickly open the door.”
“Joker-sama! I have—”
Joker shook his head at the battle-ready Irina and Xenovia. “These
are formidable enemies, I will find a way. …I am their opponent.”
Indeed, right now we must go quickly. …if we use our energy here,
we don’t know if we’ll be able to save Irina’s father. Anyway, in front
of us were eight serpent-men, and Rizevim hasn’t shown up yet
either! But, they didn’t seem to be my opponent.
“I wish to fight against the Sekiryuutei one more time!”
Crom Cruach narrowed the distance between us! And started
attacking me at close range! Whilst dodging his punches and kicks, I
decided, and began the chant for Cardinal Crimson!
“—I, who is about to awaken, am the Sekiryuutei who holds the truth
of the king up high! Holding the infinite hopes and unbreakable
dreams, walking the path of righteousness! I, will become the
emperor of the crimson dragon—!” “And I will lead you to the path of
Heaven glowing in deep crimson light—!”
A deep crimson light enveloped me, and my armour gradually
changed to crimson! My power was increased! But—
[“Ah, that’s right, partner. Hold up. The energy expended using
Longinus smasher has not been restored yet. If we try to go past
the limit, it’ll just be an explosion!”]
…I know that, Ddraig! Is the “exploration” over already? I asked
Ddraig. Because Ddraig and Albion were working together to regain
their abilities when they were alive, they had opened up the channel
between the two sacred gears and were exploring the depths of the
sacred gear. So, even the power of God’s holy book and the seal
could be explored. Ddraig sometimes dived into the depths of the
sacred gear, along with Albion to explore the seal. In fact, they
should have results soon. Ddraig said
[“…Almost. Though this is awful timing, but, in order to keep up, I’ll
dive back into the sacred gear.”]
Oh, come on, partner. Because Ddraig said that one of his abilities
when he was alive, could be effective against Rizevim! At the same
time as I was talking to Ddraig, I was still fighting wih Crom Cruach!
If I land a hit, he comes right back at me! And that guy just struck a
blow…! If I get hit I’ll be sent flying back and may lose
consciousness from the shock and damage! If hit by a combo, my
armour will be crushed to pieces! My crimson armour was already
covered with cracks all over! In the instant that he hit, I used [Rook]
to defend … but, he didn’t flinch! This evil dragon is still the same, he
is very good at close combat! Even in the midst of an intense battle,
he still smiled!
Xenovia and Irina raised their swords to show their support, but, that
bastard Crom Cruach was able to knock away the holy swords with
a single punch! Even the duo of Xenovia and Irina were caught off
guard! —But, fighting against two more opponents created an
opening! Just as I was about to fire a dragonshot — in between me
and the evil dragon, a flame cross appeared, and blocked the way!
However, the one who was angrier than anyone else — was Crom
Cruach.
“—Don’t get in my way, witch!”
Crom Cruach roared at his supposed partner Walburga. The witch
simply laughed loudly.
“Haha, you dislike it. I was just trying to help you ♪.”
Seeing the laughing Walburga, Crom Cruach stopped fighting. He
said in disdain
“…Because of this, I don’t like complicated battles. In fact, I’d most
like…”
Whilst in a battle with ice and fire against Dulio, she said
“You really think that? Because of this, big brother Crom lost his
master, and even had a difficult time right?”
Hearing this, the evil dragon looked down, shook his head, and
walked off in a completely unexpected direction.
“…You’re on your own now. I’ll wait for you to get killed.”
Even Walburga was surprised at what Crom Cruach just said. It
wasn’t serious, it was just a joke, but now he looked completely
unmotivated.
“Lie! Now is not the time to be sulking, we have to fight together
right?”
“I can’t work together with a witch who looks down on dragons. If
you’re dead, it just means I’ll be fighting against the Sekiryuutei and
Joker right?”
The helpless witch sighed deeply.
“…Grendel is good, the charcoal dragon (Aži Dahāka??) is good,
Apo (Apophis primordial dark dragon) is good, you are good, and all
these dragons are hard to understand.”
“……”
The evil dragon which had lost its will to fight stayed silent. Walburga
was now alone. I pointed my arm towards her, and the sword
wielding duo also pointed their swords towards her. Including Joker,
there were four opponents against her. Also, our healer Asia was
also with us. …Without too much trouble, we should be able to take
her on. Walburga covered her entire body with flames, thus
protecting herself! However, Dulio sent all of his icicles at once to
attack her! Walburga made a wry smile.
“…Haha, I haven’t use my balance breaker yet…. But, today I’m
very tired, so I’ll be leaving.”
The witch also seemed to have lost her motivation. In the battle at
Auros Academy, when I went after Euclid after he abducted
Rosseweisse-san, she used the flame balance breaker. Even though
I heard that it wasn’t a bad fight, but against a dragon’s power—in
balance breaker, using her sacred gear without balance breaker
would make it difficult for her, thus after giving up on the fight, she
was no longer serious and her only option was to retreat. In other
words, from beginning to end she was never serious in the fight.
Gasper in his dark state had a good fight, but that witch seems
more interested in messing around on the battlefield. Sona-kaichou
had commented on Walburga.
“She will fight while she has the advantage, but in a situation where it
is evenly matched or at a disadvantage, she will definitely not fight
for a long time.”
Walburga shifted her feet and made a magic circle. It looks like
Sona-kaichou’s assessment of her was right. Dulio smiled after
seeing Walburga’s attempt to escape, then clicked his fingers. Then,
thunderclouds began to gather over her! He intends to release it right
below!
“Here, this is a gift.”
With that, Dulio unleashed the lightning! At the same time, all around
Walburga were countless icicles! Walburga’s lips quivered, and she
suddenly released a large amount of purples flames!
“Don’t underestimate me!”
Walburga used the purples flames to dissolve the icicles
everywhere, and the lightning which came from above — Walburga
threw her parasol into the air, so that, when the lightning struck, she
insulated herself, however, one of the icicles was able to scratch her
clothing! Although I was able to see Walburga’s white skin, she
disappeared into the light. She was already prepared to escape.
Just before she disappeared, she had stuck out her tongue and
given us the middle finger. …This was because Dulio was there, but
her body language did not translate to that of revenge.
…The situation after the witch disappeared. The evil dragon who
took a brief glance — Crom Cruach, since his partnership with the
witch was now over, the atmosphere became tense again. …and the
fight continued! Dulio looked like he was full of energy and the evil
dragon made a wry smile.
“Aha, hahahaha. Compared to the user of the flame cross, this evil
dragon would be more troublesome, and even more powerful. She
was annoying — but, you won’t let me go will you?”
Of course, the evil dragon did not nod.
“The Sekiryuutei and Heaven’s Joker, as opponents, it’s a rare
combination. Against such strong opponents and in such a situation, I
have no reason to retreat.”
“Aha, a battle maniac? I really don’t want to compare you with Vali-
san…”
And then, Dulio — made a suggestion.
“Evil dragon Crom-san. —If it’s just me, will that make you
unsatisfied? Don’t look at me like that, I have also defeated many
dragons.”
…Dulio plans to take him on by himself! Crom Cruach made a
fearless smile.
“So you say. —I can’t see a single opening in you. So you plan to let
the Sekiryuutei and the others go ahead first. Haha, fine. I’ll let Joker
the dragon slayer entertain me.”
They locked their eyes onto each other. Without letting his eyes
wander from his opponent, Dulio said to me
“Well then, it has been decided. Now, go. —I’ll need my balance
breaker. Although it is banned from use in Heaven, this is an urgent
matter.”
…Dulio, is planning to go all out! I and the church trio silently agreed,
and decided to go ahead! Forget about two against one, it was now
one on one…! Certainly, the opponent isn’t just any dragon. In
comparison to Walburga, this is a much stronger legendary evil
dragon! Suddenly, Dulio said to Asia
“Yes, Asia-chan.”
“Yes, yes.”
An innocent smile appeared on Dulio’s face.
“Next time, shall I take you to the institution where you grew up? Of
course, Issei-san beside you and your friends will all go together. —
Everyone really cares about you.”
…Did Dulio look into where Asia was born…? Hearing his words,
Asia covered her mouth with her hands and looked very emotional.
Dulio raised his index finger and said
“My rules. The children who grew up in church facilities are all my
brothers and sisters. So, Asia-chan and Xenovia-chan are like my
little sisters. That’s why, brother must try his best.”
Having said this, Dulio opened his ten wings and engaged Com
Cruach.
“—Go now, Issei-san. Leave Crom Cruach to me. Because I am not
only Joker, I am also the leader of ‘DxD’, so, I should also show my
handsome side right?”
…Really, why are guys who are my partners…! Without turning my
head I said to Dulio
“Dulio, don’t die. Indeed, you really are a nice guy.”
Dulio — our leader waved his hand back as a response. —Guys
who are my comrades, they’re all stupid and try to play the
handsome guy. A fierce battle had started behind me, but I picked up
the pace and raced forwards!
 Life.4
Burn, Holy-sword!

After I went through the gate of Third Heaven, I rushed into Fourth
Heaven — The Garden of Eden. Looking ahead, there were bright
colours, and it was full of flowers and trees. The distant hills and
forest also looked beautiful. As I approached Fifth Heaven — two
figures came into view. One of them was a man holding an aura
emitting sword — Yaegaki. The other person who was beside him —
Irina’s father. He brought him out from the Fifth Heaven!
“Father, Papa!?” Yaegaki ignored the surprised Irina, who had come
to the level of The Garden of Eden.
“…I had wanted to come here, to exact my revenge in this place
called ‘paradise’.”
Yaegaki grabbed Irina’s father by his hair.
“What’s wrong, Touji? What do think of the believer’s ultimate wish
— to die in Eden? I think it’s too generous.”
Irina’s father did not seem like he had fully recovered from poisoning,
enduring the pain of the poison, he said:
“……Yaegaki-kun, if you kill just me, will that dissolve your grudge?”
Hearing him say this, Irina’s expression immediately changed!
“Dad!? How can you say that!?”
“Irina, if I can use my life to save this man’s soul…then it’s a
worthwhile trade.”
Irina’s father…wishes to sacrifice himself, to end this man’s revenge,
and terrorising actions! However, something like this! How can I sit
idly by with this kind of thing! Irina’s father, he — shed a tear.
“…Yaegaki-kun, I really regret it. Not only that, the others who
sanctioned it, they must also have such regret…”
After he heard this emotional speech
“So what! So what! Did you think I would forgive you!? How can I
possibly forgive you huh!”
He swung his sword, and the aura released made a massive hole in
the ground.
The man shouted to the sky:
“I love her! And she loves me! We…even if we are different, we can
still love each other! We love each other!”
The evil sword was already responding to his cries, eight dragon
heads emerged from his sword! Compared to before, the heads had
now grown to be enormous! Is their power dependent on the
wielder?
“…Or perhaps, it has turned into something like a Sacred Gear.”
Ddraig had said…you mean that: Through the evil dragon in the
sword, it has gradually turned into something akin to a Sacred
Gear…!
“Because as something similar to a Sacred Gear, it can also be
classified as a ‘Sacred Gear’.”
Even so, we must stop him. He can’t have any more…hatred!
Yaegaki-kun raised his sword towards Irina’s father!
“…Mmdaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”
He let out a strange roar, swinging the sword of the evil dragon!
Yamata-no-Orochi breathed out a dark and poisonous aura, towards
Irina’s father! Yaegaki’s mind and body had been taken over by the
sword, and his body became shrouded in a dark aura.
“Won’t let you aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!”
I opened my dragon wings, and flew at high speed straight ahead!
One of the eight dragon heads opened its mouth, and was about to
crush Irina’s father with its fangs, then two holy sword wielders flew
from behind me to him! In cooperation, they chopped off one of the
dragon’s heads — this was Xenovia and Irina’s cross attack. With
their help, I was able to successfully rescue Irina’s father! Carrying
him, I moved him a fair distance away then descended to drop him
down.
“Please, watch from here — we’ll settle this!”
I said, and was about to fly off—
“Issei!”
Irina’s father called to me, and pleaded to me:
“…Please…stop him…!”
“—Yes.”
I replied, and flew forwards. The severed head regenerated, and it
now had eight heads once again. And all at once, they turned
towards me, and flames erupted from their mouths!
I summoned cannons on my back, and fired them at once!
“Crimson Blasterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!” “Fang Blast Booster!!!!”
A huge red aura countered and dissipated the flames of the eight-
headed dragon. …Whilst attacking, I thought of something. …If, in
the past there was a meeting between a devil and a human, like
Rias and I… …If, we were also forbidden from seeing each other,
then it would be a situation like this… …Well, I, I would definitely be
the same as him, running away, fighting. I…had tears running down
my cheeks inside my helmet, as I continued flying towards him. …I
fell in love, Rias Gremory. …I swore, that I would be with Rias
Gremory forever. I was fighting a dragon head, and crying tearfully
at the same time —
“You…are not wrong! But! But! Even if you do such a thing! …it
doesn’t help anyone…you will only have, sadness…”
Using Ex-Durandal to block the dragon’s blows was Xenovia, whose
face was covered in tears.
“Durandal…! Let’s settle this…!”
Irina was standing beside Xenovia, with a determined look on her
face and her eyes full of tears.
“Hauteclaire…if you recognise me as your master, then I beg of you,
please lend me your strength! Use the strength to save dad, the
strength to help everyone, as well as — the strength liberated from
this evil dragon so that I can borrow it haaaaaaaaaaa!”
The two holy swords resonated with each other — and a holy aura
continuously rose from the blades. The holy swords swelled in size,
then finally became two pillars of light which extended into the sky.
“…Lord, I beg you. I truly beg you…!”
Asia summoned Fafnir, and next to the dragon king she also sent her
prayer towards the sky.
I attack with a heavy punch!
“Ascalon! It’s time for this holy sword to go!”
The dragon slaying holy sword appeared out of my left gauntlet!
That man’s body was enveloped in an evil aura with eight heads,
while its opponents Xenovia and Irina who were fighting it — a devil
and an angel who were shedding tears.
“……Can I be an angel…?”
Facing me, Xenovia and Irina released holy auras, and it swallowed
him within it — suddenly, I saw a ghost, a woman who gently hugged
him — Yaegaki was slumped over on the ground — the power of the
evil dragon which had taken control of him had disappeared into the
ground. Ddraig said
“…Yamata-no-Orochi’s power is gone…no, it’s resurrection is
uncertain. In any case, there isn’t any power of an evil dragon still
left in the sword. How terrifying, it must be that angel’s sword—.”
Irina’s Hauteclaire, it’s said to be able to purify the opponent’s
sword. Coming into contact with his Kusanagi sword, it lost all its evil
energy…this is Irina’s new ability…although I think that Xenovia’s Ex-
Durandal and my Ascalon helped amplify the effect, but the power to
purify was only from Hauteclaire. Lying on the ground, Yaegaki said
to me
“…I…also love a female devil.”
He continued, in a low voice,
“…Perhaps, someone will try to come between you and her. Even if
that happens…you need to—”
I said without hesitation
“—Protect. Even if the entire world is against my relationship with
Rias, even if there are great enemies or obstacles, I will protect
her.”
That’s right. I already decided that I would stay by her side. Even if
powerful enemies or obstacles come in between us, I will struggle
through it and overcome them. Yaegaki then shifted his gaze to Irina.
“—So, a devil like you, you were able to help heaven’s side?”
This confusion was unnecessary.
“Well, of course. I have no connection to the angel’s side. Not long
ago it was agreed — if you don’t want to leave, then stay.”
There was no reason to leave. Just like this. It’s a happy life. This is
not good. —Because we were allowed to do so. Yaegaki — wept
silently.
“…Is that so. It’s really… you and I are the same… except, what we
wanted wasn’t allowed…”
He held out his hand to me. Ah, this is good. I, I and this person —
we understand each other. Indeed. Even though it was in a different
time, the situations we encountered were similar. Because, we both
fell in love with women of another race —
“…In that case, we can definitely understand each other. You and I,
you and I —”
Wanting to hold my hand, Yaegaki wanted to get up.
“…Ah, so that’s how—”
Boom.
A dull sound reached my ears. Just as we were about to grab hold
each other’s hands, something flew from the side — and made a
hole through Yaegaki’s chest. Yaegaki’s upper body had a large hole
bored through it. He made a single “Urgh” and spat out a mouthful of
blood, and then he fell.
“Woo hahahaha! Ah, oh no.”
An unpleasant laughter echoed throughout the surrounding area. This
laughter is familiar. Yes, I couldn’t possibly forget. I turned my head
to the direction that the laughter was coming from, the only one
there was a silver-haired middle-aged man, and he had a hideous
smile. I bellowed out this bastard’s name!
“—Rizevim!”
This shitty old bastard flippantly raised his hand.
“Yo ♪ I came to check it out, the beautiful revenge comedy which
turned into a touching scene. And in the middle of it I step in!”
Xenovia held the fatally wounded Yaegaki in her arms. Irina helped
her father on her shoulder, and set him down beside Yaegaki.
“…Yaegaki-kun!”
Yaegaki made a slight smile towards Irina’s father.
“…Having no connection, that’s good.”
Asia quickly ran over, and released a healing glow. However, his
wound did not heal…was it because his body was revived with the
holy grail, or did he — resist the healing.
“…This is too sad…!”
Asia’s eyes became watery. He still smiled slightly.
“…You cry for me? …Really, you really are gentle…”
Slowly, and gradually, his body began to break down. His body was
breaking from bottom to top —
“Ah, I would want—in this day and age…to meet you again…”
And so, his body turned to dust. ………Seeing this, even I…yet…we
were still about to understand each other. No, we already
understood each other. At the very end…! I pounded at the ground
with my fist. —However, Rizevim simply appeared bored and sighed.
“Whatever, he was good at doing his job, what happened between
Bael and the church side is now public, and as the user of Kusanagi
— he is no longer.”
…Every single word he said annoyed me. This man’s voice, and
attitude, was irritating from beginning to end. In a deep voice that
even I thought was scary, I asked him…
“……Why, did you have to kill him?”
He laughed and grinned wildly.
“Oh no? Are you angry? Oops, my opponent is cranky; the
Sekiryuutei should be more relaxed! Anyway, he was already a dead
man. It’s no big deal even if I do kill him. Oooh how scary!”
“…Don’t joke around. Why, do you have to do such things…to Vali,
or the schoolchildren of the underworld…”
No matter who, everyone just wants themselves to be happier…so
why does he…does this guy, have to burn everything to the
ground…? Rizevim nonchalantly replied
“Hmm — it’s because, it’s to make an old man like me happy.”
…ah ah, yes. So that’s how it is. …I was livid. I seriously cannot
understand how this guy thinks.
“Vali. Hmph, I can totally understand how you feel now. It is so. It’s
like this.”
My whole body began releasing a burning and furious aura, whilst
standing in front of him.
“Rizevim, you’d be much better off dead…!”
A crimson aura was bursting out, I…made up my mind to beat this
bastard up! I absolutely won’t forgive you! I absolutely will destroy
you!
“Oh wow, those eyes and that look reminds me of Vali…!”
Seeing my attitude, this bastard looked overjoyed!
“Hmm how scary! Well then, how about this old man have a spar
with you?”
Rizevim stretched his fingers, accepting my challenge.
“What nerve!”
I flew forward! I rapidly closed the distance, and aimed at the face
that I hated —
Just as I was about to hit him, he gently touched my armour. In that
instant, power slowly faded from my body. My armour instantly
vanished, leaving me with just my skin!
“Useless. The power you gain from your sacred gear is ineffective
against this old man. You forgot?”
—Sacred gears are ineffective! Just a touch, and he was able to
remove my armour!
“Hah, Lucifer’s fist! How’s that name?”
He said so jokingly, as he gave me a punch. It hit me deep in the
abdomen.
“…Woo hah.”
…I couldn’t resist the pain, and spit out a mouthful of fresh blood…
damn, I haven’t had a punch hit me directly for a while…! My whole
body was feeling pain! Then on top of that he added a kick, and sent
me flying! After I bounced on the ground a few times, I got back up,
and wore my armour again!
Even though I was injured, I flew back, and fired out a beam of
demonic energy — but that bastard simply touched it with his hand,
and my dragon shot disappeared! As long as it’s power is used
through a Sacred Gear, even a projectile of demonic energy will be
ineffective! After his figure suddenly disappeared, he just as
suddenly appeared right in front of me.
“I am the son of Lucifer. Even without my Sacred Gear Canceller, I
am still powerful. “Hya, Lucifer’s kick ♪”
My armour was released as soon as he kicked me, resulting in a
strong blow to my backside! …The impact made me choke! Indeed,
this is a pain that I haven’t tasted in a long time! I recalled my
previous battles. No, not now! Right now compared to the past are
two different things! It doesn’t matter, my enemy right now is
stronger than me!
After Asia’s healing aura was sent over, my wounds were completely
healed…next, it’s up to you!
“Ha!” “In that case!”
Xenovia and Irina directed their swords towards Lucifer, but they
had just defeated Yamata-no-Orochi, and shortly before that they
released a lot of their energy, so the duo’s stamina had not fully
recovered yet! Faced with attacks from two holy swords — he used
his two fingers to block their attacks!
“A little devil girl and angel attacking me simultaneously! How cool!
But but, with this kind of attack, there’s no way you can hit this old
man yo!”
He radiated demonic energy from his hands, and sent the duo flying!
“Xenovia! Irina!”
Seeing her friends being injured, Asia sent them a healing aura! I
moved closer to him again, so that I could fire a single blast at him
from zero distance — however, he simply touched it, and my armour
was dissolved for the third time! I was then hit by a shot of magical
energy! …An indescribable pain spread throughout my body, and
fresh blood was sprayed out of my body! If this continued, I’ll
collapse because of blood loss!
“…Damn, I have to at least land one hit…!”
I once again reformed my armour, and shakily staggered up on my
feet. Rizevim “uh uh uh” was shaking his fingers.
“Wearing that armour, that’s a no no. Why, isn’t it pointless? It’s
pointless, because—”
He moved his face closer to mine, and said while clearly laughing
“Without your armour, you’re just a shitty devil pawn.”
……What trash, I already understood that. Even so, I’ll still give you
a beating…! If I could release that power…! Ddraig, you need to
hurry!
“Ise!” “Ise-kun!”
Xenovia and Irina although wounded, still picked up their holy
swords, and faced Rizevim!
“Durandal and Hauteclaire! Ah, being attacked by these two swords
makes me feel nostalgic! When there was Excalibur, that really
was…really fun ♪”
Rizevim moved his body sideways slightly, and evaded the fierce
slashes of the sword duo! Just how contemptuous is the devil’s son!
His light movements are far better than mine!
“Just need to land one hit…!”
With blood dripping from the corner of her mouth, Xenovia was still
slashing at high speed, with an incredible destructive power!
Although she occasionally used the mimicry ability, she was also
predicting and avoiding the enemy! Eventually, it changed into a
blade in the shape of a whip which was stopped by his bare hands.
Xenovia was pulled closer then took a kick to the stomach!
“Uh ah…!”
Taking the impact of the kick, Xenovia was sent flying a far distance!
“Xenovia! How dare you!”
Irina increased the holy aura output of Hauteclaire, and slashed it
down towards Rizevim. However, reaching his hand, it became
nothing.
“To be honest, your technique isn’t bad. Really. In order to defeat
Yamato-no-Orochi, you expended too much energy though. But,
even if you didn’t it’s not enough.”
After Rizevim said so, he snatched the holy sword from Irina’s
hands, then thrust his hand into her abdomen.
“…Ha ha!”
Irina, like Xenovia was sent flying with a sudden kick.
“……How did it come to this.”
Because of the effect of the poison, all Irina’s father could do was
watch as all this happened. I also want to get back up, and face him
—
“Hey, I’m behind you.”
He was right behind me! Light generated by magic was gathering
behind me! With a loud booming noise, I was blasted by it
completely, and collapsed…
“…Nghhm”
…My armour was destroyed, and my consciousness was fading…! I
was face down on the floor…this is bad, clearly getting this kind of
injury should be painful, but it was dull…and slow. Probably because
of my excessive blood loss, my limbs were all numb… I lay on the
floor. In my blurred vision, I could only see Rizevim gradually
approaching Asia.
“How should I address this lady? Do you want to play with this old
man?”
Rizevim continued to get closer. In front of Asia — a Gold Dragon
blocked his way.
“—Asia-chan, I’m here to protect you.”
“Oh yeah, a Dragon King. You stand in my way? That’s very
interesting. Do you need to play a game with me?”
Rizevim chanted a magic spell against Fafnir. Fafnir didn’t even bat
an eyelid, stood in front of Asia, and took the attack head on. The
dragon king took a direct hit. Even if he had tough skin, used as a
shield, it was spewing fresh blood. Asia immediately began treating
his wound. Perhaps Fafnir thought that acting as a shield was
interesting, as Rizevim continuously fired magic bullets!
Fafnir knew that Asia was behind him, so retreating wasn’t an
option, and he took all the attacks head on. …The Dragon King’s
body was smoking. Almost his whole body had been burned by
Rizevim’s magic. Rizevim’s shots became smaller, but they increased
in frequency. Taking even one hit, most people would be severely
injured. Even if he is a sturdy Dragon King — Fafnir had taken all of
Rizevim’s attacks! Asia got up and ran, she wanted to let herself be
the target. But Fafnir used his tail to block her path indicating his
refusal. If Asia left Fafnir’s side, that man would happily shoot her
down. Fafnir also understood this. In any case, he just needed to
protect Asia from all attacks —
“Fafnir-san! Please hurry and escape! If you keep going like this…!”
Asia cried out loud. Even if she’s accepting the protection of this
Dragon King, she must be crying on the inside. Fafnir, in his usual
tone said
“Never mind, this old dragon, needs to protect Asia-chan.”
Witnessing such a scene, Rizevim laughed uncontrollably
“Hm hahahaha! Truly commendable! For the sake of protecting your
female master, this mighty Dragon King would disregard himself! But
but, just because I saw this it doesn’t mean I’ll be lenient! In fact this
is interesting so I’ll attack even harder!”
The intensity of his magic increased! Fafnir’s entire body —
sustained injuries that even Asia could not heal.
“Stop! Run! Please!”
No matter how loud Asia cried, Fafnir just said one thing
“To protect, Asia-chan.”
“…Why, do you have to go so far for me…”
Fafnir, while under attack by a barrage of magic bullets said
“…The girl who smiled at me, Asia-chan was the first — so that’s
why, I need to protect. This dragon, is willing to devote himself to
Asia-chan.”
…… …You actually believed that… …To begin with, you had such
determination, to stand in front of Asia… Fafnir’s mouth was dripping
with blood, but he continued
“…This dragon, only had a strong and large body, and was more
powerful than other dragons. Before he knew it, he had become a
Dragon King. He doesn’t have the pride of other dragons. But, to be
able to protect a girl — that is definitely, the pride of this Dragon
King.”
“…Fafnir-san…”
Asia, hearing this Dragon King’s determination, could only cover her
mouth and begin sobbing.
“…Please…you don’t have to stand in front of me anymore…”
The Dragon King definitely wouldn’t listen to her. Asia couldn’t take it
and pushed aside Fafnir’s tail, and stood in front of Rizevim. Now
she was protecting Fafnir. The son of Lucifer laughed as he saw
this.
“Hehahahaha. You deserve praise. You dare to stand in front of me!”
“…Enough, please stop…! Why, do you have to go so far with these
things…?”
“It is simply because I am the son of Satan. If I don’t do bad things
then I’ll just be a fake right?”
Asia said with great emotion
“…I, and my friends are a big family, we just want a peaceful life…!
Doing such horrible things, will just create hatred, and cause people
to get hurt…”
“Mmm Hmm, that’s true. I have to do horrible things. I have to be
hated. To cause people to get hurt — so, what about it?”
A “Pwack” sound was clearly heard. He hit Asia.
“Ah!”
Asia fell to the ground. This scene…was enough to ignite something
in my heart. …This bastard, actually……hit Asia…! …Originally, my
strength was already depleted, but I automatically got up! …Dear
Asia, was hit. How can I just lie there…! Aarrgh, this bastard, is truly
the scum of the scum! — I couldn’t hold back giving this guy a punch
yaaarrrrghhh!
“Asia!” “…You bastard, you dared to hit Asia…!” “Asia…Damn…!”
Xenovia, I, Irina, everyone who saw Asia in danger had the same
look in their eyes! To me, Asia is…an important person! She’s never
allowed to get hurt! I got up a bit, Rizevim laughed and said
“Hehahaha, everyone’s face has changed. Oh no, did you favourite
character get sent flying? If I keep going, will you get angrier?”
This bastard pointed his hand towards Asia who was lying on the
ground! He wants to fire magic!
“Stop! You son of a bitch!”
I was fuming…and got up! He hit Asia…my precious family member,
how could I lie there! I won’t forgive you! You hurt Asia and her
family —!
“I definitely won’t forgive you ———!”
I yelled out — and suddenly felt a cold chill behind me. …In my field
of vision, I could see an extremely scary and dangerous aura being
released from a single place. Even if his whole body was bleeding,
Fafnir was giving a deadly glare to his opponent.
“…You are not allowed to bully Asia-chan…You are not allowed to
bully Asia-chan!”
I could feel the immense pressure released from Fafnir’s entire
body! …What happened to that guy…?
“Hehahaha, you are indeed a Dragon King. Even with your body like
that, your pressure is incredible. You didn’t seriously ask —”
Rizevim wasn’t allowed to finish, Fafnir suddenly flew up high,
opened his massive jaws and dived down! His strength should have
already run out. Clearly when he was on the defence he should have
used all his power up, the Golden Dragon glowed with fierce eyes
and charged towards the son of Lucifer!
“You made Asia cry…! You made Asia cry…!”
From the shadow beneath Rizevim’s feet appeared a very small
figure — it was Ophis’s spawn Lilith!
Lilith stood in front of Rizevim, and made a line of defensive barriers
— Fafnir’s charge hit and he crushed barriers under his teeth, and
was slowly, slowly approaching Rizevim! Lilith cancelled her barrier,
and directly hit Fafnir’s face! A loud noise echoed through the sky,
but the Dragon King seemed unaffected. He swept with a horizontal
kick, and sent Lilith flying! What a brutal attack! Although Lilith was
unscathed, the fact that she was sent flying is true! Before Lilith
could get ready again, Fafnir faced Rizevim and blasted out a
massive fireball! Rizevim moved slightly and used his magic to
dampen the flames — but the Golden Dragon King was no longer in
front of him! He flew up into the air! Fafnir’s massive body was
strange with wings; he flew high up into the air, and then aimed his
teeth at Rizevim below!
What came out of his mouth — were swords with powerful auras,
spears, and other weapons! What he expelled were all legendary
weapons! Rizevim used magic to deflect the falling weapons, but the
weapons that bounced off changed their trajectory and flew back
towards him! He was surrounded by flaming or ice swords, spears
of lightning, aura releasing axes, and countless other weapons in the
air which flew towards Rizevim! But, the attack didn’t just consist of
legendary weapons, Fafnir was also charging towards him at a
blinding speed! Even with the magic attack of the weapons — the
Dragon King was charging as if berserk! His eyes were burning with
anger…!
“Hehahaha! What is this, to make me feel such pressure!”
To Fafnir who was charging straight towards him, Rizevim released
and fired a large expanding ball of magic! It was an extremely large
amount of magic! If hit by that directly…! But, the Golden Dragon
King who was charging at such high speed he should be able to
dodge — in a flash, Fafnir collided into Rizevim’s magic — and didn’t
come out! Just before the magic had hit, Fafnir had disappeared. It
was like a mirage — that’s right, it was an illusion! It’s a feint! “—! It
was actually an illusion!? So it was an effect of the legendary
weapons you have!” Rizevim became aware of his carelessness,
and looked around. Then, an enormous figure from behind Rizevim
Livan Lucifer charged towards him! When Rizevim created a
defensive barrier — the Dragon King opened his mouth wide and
crushed the magic circle with his jaws, then continued charging
towards the son of Satan! Wham! — That dull noise echoed.
“……Hoo! Deceptive…!?”
Fafnir’s charge, had slashed Rizevim from his left shoulder
downwards —
“The guy who made Asia cry, I will not let you go lightly!”
Fafnir’s suicidal charge — to Rizevim, it seems like it had exceeded
his expectations. His demonic smile and attitude from before
disappeared, leaving an astonished expression. This Dragon King’s
determination — Known as the Dragon King Fafnir, the anger burning
in his eyes was scary.
“Unforgivable! Unforgivable! Unforgivable!”
Fafnir immediately began the chase! Rizevim tried to escape, but
Fafnir was stubbornly chasing him! …This, is really quite tenacious!
Without completely defeating his opponent he will not let go, such
passion made my head feel tight…!
— That guy only did one thing. He hurt Asia. That one thing was
enough to make the Golden Dragon King “Outrage”. I recalled the
words that my teacher once said. — we must not offend the dragon,
a phrase has been used since ancient times — “Outrage”, what is it?
Even a low level dragon, if it was offended, then you would
understand. Dragons are creatures that should not be angered. A
dragon’s “Outrage”. Rizevim has experienced it. Fafnir’s anger. As a
fellow dragon who watched, I couldn’t help but feel a little chill. The
emotionless Lilith frowned slightly in the eyes of the enraged Fafnir.
“……Rizevim, this dragon, and Lilith are a flavour.” Hearing her
words, Rizevim seemed to understand what was said. He used
magic to retrieve his severed limb back to his side, then reattached
it.
“…Indeed, that is…Ophis’s ‘friend’ is quite troublesome. Because
she is the original Dragon God’s ‘friend’ which cannot exist. Nice, I’ve
seen something good. I should remember this.”
His expression was different to that of before, giving off a serious
feeling. —Then, Ddraig inside me said
“Partner! We have Fafnir to thank for that! It’s time for me to begin!
—The power I released, you should currently be able to use it!”
Somewhat late, Ddraig. The reason was because Asia was hit. But,
that’s good. I want to beat this guy up at the peak of my mood
yaaaarrrghhh! I wore my red armour, and seeing it he simply
laughed.
“Hohahahaha! It’s that again! I’ve already told you it’s useless
useless useless!”
I take his words and fly forward. The same as before, I go for a
head on attack! Rizevim grinned, and prepared to engage me!
“As long as your power has anything to do with a Sacred Gear — it’ll
be useless!”
He extended his hand to touch my armour — despite the fact that
my armour was gone, I still had my gauntlet left! I continued using all
my strength to punch Rizevim’s face! A new voice sounded from my
gem!
[“Penetrate!!”]
He took the blow straight on, and from the impact of the hit he was
sent flying backwards! Rizevim fell to the ground.
“……How, this is…”
He said with a tone of disbelief, rubbing his face while lying down. It
looks like blood from his nose had been sprayed all over his face. I
slowly approached him as he lay on the ground, pulled him up by his
hair, then punched his face again. He tumbled onto the ground again,
still in disbelief. As I walked over to him I said
“—This is one of Ddraig’s abilities when he was alive, ‘Penetrate’.
The power of my attack was transmitted directly to your body.”
That’s right, this is Ddraig’s retrieved power. Ddraig’s abilities —
“Boost”, “Transfer”, and “Penetrate”. Rizevim lifted the upper half of
his body, whilst shivering.
“…Using the power of ‘Penetrate’, to bypass my ‘Sacred Gear
Canceller’…? How is that possible! My ‘Sacred Gear Canceller’! No
matter what Sacred Gear, no matter what divine instrument, all of
them! All—of—them, become ineffective—”
Before he could continue his words, I punched him in the face again.
In order to better release the power of the dragon, I dragonified
both my arms and legs.
“Wuarrrgghhh!?”
…Perhaps my strength stayed the same, with each punch, the body
took the impact, and seemed to be falling. But he couldn’t fall. I kept
giving him a few more punches, harder! I take a step closer to the
weakened Rizevim — then start with a punch, then a kick, then a
punch, another punch, a kick!
“Ke! He! …How’s this, this. How’s this, and this!?” “A normal dragon,
a normal Sacred Gear were not able to penetrate your body
before.”
In order to defeat Euclid, I had used Longinus Smasher, and since
then have slowly been recovering. So I’m not in my normal state.
“But now, I have the ‘Penetrate’ ability, which will defeat you.”
I stumbled back a tad. As if Rizevim thought of something, he
suddenly started laughing.
“……So that’s how it was, it was like that it was like that…! That’s it,
the endless dream of someone…! That is, Vali…that’s why you’re so
keen! That’s how you feel!”
Rizevim yelled. Ddraig said in a voice that he could hear
“Son of Lucifer. You think you’re his enemy? Even God of the Bible
revered their power — dragons. Whether it’s me, or the
Hakuryuukou, or Fafnir, you can’t underestimate us — I could if I
wanted, to have destroyed the world a few times over with just brute
force. But I haven’t done so, because compared to you, my life is
more enjoyable like this.”
Ddraig had once told me “—Angels, devils, they once ruined my fun.”
Rizevim listened, as he wiped blood off his face.
“…That was when the three main factions were still at war, the two
heavenly dragons said things like that to God and Satan.”
I then declared
“I made up my mind — to become a harem king, whether you’re
Satan’s son, or a god, I’ll beat them all! I need to be together with
Rias, Asia, Akeno-san, Irina and Xenovia to live a fun and happy
life!”
As I said that to him, there was reassurance behind me.
“Ise!” “Ise-kun!”
Rias, Kiba! Everyone had rushed over here! Even Cao Cao was
here!
“Yo. We caught up.”
Dulio was also here! His opponent Crom Cruach, was actually here
as well! Rizevim, upon seeing all the members of “DxD” gathered,
laughed at himself.
“Hehahaha! So everyone’s here. Then I’ll say…alas, the
manufactured Grendel and Ladon-sama were defeated? How scary,
the breakthrough of ‘DxD’!”
Between the confrontation between us and the other side, a third
party’s voice descended from the sky.
“—Hohoho, how dare you say such things in heaven, truly the
Sekiryuutei.”
Everyone’s gaze shifted to a single point — it was Archangel Michael
who was flying down from the sky!
“—Michael-sama!?”
The surprised Irina said. Michael said
“I came late. The issue with the seal in Heaven has now been
resolved. They have been manipulating Heaven’s various gates, we
believe they are using the forbidden technique of Aži Dahāka.
Without affecting the ‘system’ we tried to resolve the issue…but my
comrade who helped me, at the highest level — Seventh Heaven
made a high level of protection, so that even if I no longer exist, evil
forces will not be able to invade.”
Michael turned to face Rizevim.
“Next is, you. Long time no see. Wasn’t the last time we met during
the previous war? Seeing as you’ve set foot into Heaven’s territory,
would you please cooperate…although saying so, it looks like you’ve
already been beaten.”
Michael’s expression — became rather cold.
“But, I will not show mercy.”
Michael raised his hand to the sky, and in mid-air — appeared an
immensely large spear of light! …If one was to be hit by that gigantic
spear of light, any kind of devil’s life would be in danger! Michael
mercilessly lowered his hand. The gigantic spear of light flew
towards Rizevim! In the instant that it hit, a large amount of light was
released in an explosion! Michael immediately erected a barrier, to
protect us from the impact of the explosion. That was not the case
for Rizevim, he took a head on strike from that gigantic spear of
light.
“Ha—hahahahahaha! Hahahahahahaha!”
Several more explosions occurred within the Garden of Eden, such
that even the landscape significantly changed. In the midst of the
explosions, that guy kept laughing continuously. —Then, in the centre
of the explosions from spear of light, appeared twelve black pillars.
They expanded and then bent…like wings. No, this is— After the
assault from the spears of light stopped, I saw Rizevim standing in
the centre of where the explosions were with twelve black wings
spread out. The shape of his wings were familiar. That’s right, it was
from when the three factions made peace. My rival — Vali, he had
these black wings! It was Lucifer’s…black wings! Rizevim survived
the attack of light. With his wings coming out of his back, he rested
his hand on his chin.
“Oh no, what should I say…ah, yes — so sorry. I really
underestimated you. Oh no, because it’s been a few thousand
years, a few thousand years without exercising much, my shoulders
are a bit sore.”
As Rizevim said that while scratching his head, he then let out a sigh
— and gave a callous look that I had not seen before.
“The fun ends here. I — no, as the son of Lucifer, you are the enemy
of my dreams.”
…Whether it’s his tone, or the heavy pressure that he was releasing,
he was completely different…! His body, the guilty pleasure on his
face, his impression and even his atmosphere had changed.
However, I still said with disdain
“—So what. Even if you are serious now, you’ve already committed,
and will deeds committed now change the future? So, why don’t you
come down here, and end it now.”
—However, Rizevim shook his head.
“No, this time we’ll be leaving — I’ve already achieved what I came
for.”
As he spoke, he took out an object.
“—That is!”
Michael had an extremely surprised expression! Rizevim was holding
two fruits.
“This is the fruit of wisdom and the fruit of life.”
—Hey! Are those, the fruits written about in the Bible!? Why, would
this guy be holding them!? Didn’t they cease to exist a long time
ago!?
“How can that be! The tree should no longer bear any fruit!”
Irina said exactly what was on my mind. Rizevim stroked the fruit in
his hand and said
“Hmm, it no longer bears fruit — but, if it was ‘preserved’, then that’s
another matter.”
He smiled and continued
“My mother Lilith, is the Lilith who was recorded in the Bible. In the
past, when my mother was human, she lived in the Garden of Eden.
She was also known as Adam’s first wife.”
I know that. I remember she was Adam’s ex-wife. Not Ophis’s
spawn Lilith, but the real Lilith. Rizevim continued further
“…When I was little, I often heard my mother Lilith say: ‘I am
carrying God, I have hidden the fruit of wisdom and the fruit of life
somewhere’, she was rather conceited. But what was the truth? I
tried to find it…it existed. Although they had long withered, the
energy which was lost…”
Michael interrupted Rizevim and said
“You’ll use the holy grail to restore them? But, where in heaven was
it hidden? I never perceived them all these years.”
“—In purgatory. The depths of purgatory. Hidden in the secret
passage to Hades.”
…Hold on. Purgatory…has a passage to the underworld? Then,
that, means that there was no reason to attack Heaven— Perhaps
guessing my thoughts, Rizevim said
“There was also a passage to Heaven, so after I took the fruits I
also came over to take a look.”
—A passage. Just because there was a passage to Heaven, he
came here and attacked…! This guy really is the embodiment of
evil…! I ran all the way here just because this guy was such an
annoying bastard!
“……”
Everyone silently stood in front of him with a great sense of morale
— however, a small figure stood in front of him.
“…Rizevim, I will protect.”
—Lilith. She looked exactly the same as Ophis, which dampened my
will to fight. Because Lilith was standing in the middle, Rizevim
sighed.
“…I easily got to have fun, children lose interest once they take a
step back.”
A magic circle began to glow beneath his feet.
“This old guy is leaving now. I had a lot of fun — Hyoudou Issei, till
we meet again.”
You’re not getting away! Although I wanted to say that, I don’t have
any remaining strength, I also have anaemia, and can barely stand
any more. The others who could still move wanted to attack, but
because Lilith was in the way, they had the same complicated
expression as me. Michael could not attack, also because Lilith was
there, and also because an evil dragon slowly got closer — Crom
Cruach was close enough that his shadow was visible. Seeing this, it
was either a draw with Dulio, or a winner had not yet been decided.
“Lilith, Crom, we’re going back.”
Rizevim said to Crom Cruach who had arrived here. However, that
guy didn’t respond.
“…Crom?”
In response to Rizevim’s question, the evil dragon simply rejected
the invitation with silence.
“Fine then, that’s alright.”
Rizevim shook his head, as he was about to disappear into the light,
I finally gave him these words
“Rizevim — the one to defeat you will not be me, it will be Vali. That
fact will never change.”
Rizevim — just as he was about to disappear revealed a smile which
looked forward to it.
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Next Life

After the disappearance of Qlippoth and the others, I could finally let
out a sigh of relief in Fourth Heaven. Now it was just Irina’s father
who was urgently sent to Fifth Heaven’s medical facilities. I hope
he’ll be able to detoxify the poison as soon as possible…. The evil
dragons that appeared along with Qlippoth had also disappeared. …
Heaven looks like it has suffered a lot of damage. But fortunately the
‘system’ does not seem to be affected. Michael thanked Cao Cao
“We highly appreciate your help in Heaven.”
“I never imagined that I’d be able to enter Heaven. —Nevertheless, I
have still sinned. Also every time I do something, it’s thanks to
information from Hades.”
Everyone who heard that news was shocked. …Hades provided
information? But, did Hades also know about the secret passage
between Heaven and the Underworld that Qlippoth used?
“…Hades thought that would make it fair. Or is he just having fun?”
Rias muttered to herself. Michael did not have a reply, but continued
speaking to Cao Cao
“You were the one chosen by the holy spear. As long as you are not
an enemy, then I will not be hostile.”
“Hohoho, the holy spear was used to pierce through Jesus though.
As the Archangel you really are quite accepting.”
Cao Cao turned around to leave.
“See you another time.”
Seeing that he was about to leave, I called out to him
“Wait!”
There’s something I need to confirm with him.
“…Are you an enemy? Or are you a member of ‘Khaos Brigade?”
Cao Cao looked up at the sky and spoke
“…At the least, I’m no longer a part of ‘Khaos Brigade’. Currently I’m
a part of Indra’s vanguard. But, the previous vanguard was the first
generation Monkey King, and I was behind the scenes. I’m
responsible for some inside matters which cannot be made public. I
currently have no intention to harm you.”
Rias then said
“You’ve done so many bad things, yet Indra still keeps you by his
side. I really don’t know what he’s thinking. Do I need to list the
several breaches of the treaty?”
Cao Cao shrugged.
“There’s no point in telling me. I’m just with Indra because he saved
my life on a whim. …I think that in my present position, I can’t relate
to my past ambitions and dreams, which is ironic as I was once a
member of ‘Khaos Brigade’.”
“It seems you don’t understand the meaning of reflection.”
Kiba frowned. Cao Cao took a deep breath.
“…You said, reflect. From my viewpoint, should I be reflecting on
fighting against creatures? Or do you mean I should swear myself to
revenge? …Is a fight between humans and creatures ‘justice’ or is it
‘evil’? Currently I am simply powerless, satisfied and unable to
answer any questions, an ethereal empty shell.”
…He hasn’t changed, he was just talking nonsense. Rias asked
again
“What about the other users of Sacred Gears?”
“Georg and Leonardo? Hoho, they’re still with Hades. Georg and
him…Hoho, they’re in the Realm of the Dead researching the magic
of the grim reapers. He was sent to a magician who was famous
when he was alive, and he quickly got stuck into the research of
magic.”
…He actually became something like that. Those heroes truly are
puzzling guys.
Cao Cao continued speaking.
“He told me that they had no plans to return to this side. I truly
cannot understand the values of magicians. Leonardo also seems to
enjoy the atmosphere there, he’s the same as Georg and doesn’t
have any intention of coming back.”
Cao Cao shifted his spear to his shoulder then said sarcastically
“…Only I, only I still want to linger in this world, so that’s why I came
back. — If you want to punish me then feel free to do so. If I am
currently your object of hatred. Although, I have no intention of dying
easily….”
…His words were provocative to me, but I knew he would be fighting
back with his full strength.
“…Can I trust you? Besides, what reason do you have to come back
here? You’re not here for revenge or atonement right?”
When I asked, he turned to look somewhere far away.
“…I, need to become some kind of person. For what reason, was I
born with this spear? I simply live to find the answer to this.”
This guy just said a heap of nonsense.
“The search for myself. Something that you would not do.” “In the
end, I wished to discover myself, and that has led me to the result I
have here.”
He’s just downright troublesome! I’d prefer for him not to attack us!
“If you decide to follow up on your search for self, what would you
do?”
Hearing Kiba’s question, he shook his head.
“…This follow up…does not exist. My dream, has already been
destroyed by the Sekiryuutei once. My next dream is —.”
Speaking of that, Cao Cao turned to me.
“To defeat the Sekiryuutei Hyoudou Issei. I think that, to be able to
defeat you, I will have fully revived. Today — no, once again, I’m not
sure about it.”
……. So he means that I will be his enemy. But, if I dared to attack,
it would be that simple. Cao Cao had probably finished talking, and
waved his hand in preparation to leave.
“Goodbye for now. Indra ordered me to attack the evil dragons and
assist you, so you could say its fate that we met again.”
Rias asked a final question
“Allow me to ask one more question. If, Indra ordered you and I to
fight then what would you do?”
“…Exactly that. All I can say is, Hyoudou Issei, next time, when we
fight, I won’t have Medusa’s eye or Samael, I will be using my own
power to challenge you.”
“Well, I won’t use anything like Samael’s poison, and will definitely
defeat you.”
Cao Cao and I smiled fearlessly at the same time. He glanced at
me, then turned around to leave. Seeing this scene, Xenovia began
whispering “Say Irina…Lately I’m seriously starting to get worried
about the number of men who are targeting Ise….”
“Well… in that case, it will no longer be sufficient to count the
number on both hands….” | 1 |
Irina began counting with her fingers.
“…Really, I’m serious.”
I really have nothing to say. …No, she makes it sound like I have a
problem. But, it’s because other guys have also passionately invited
me, I couldn’t help but to give responses like that! Is it that bad!?
A passionate reply can make a man become even more passionate
with you!? — This time, a shadow moved away from the Angels’
troops and came towards me. Soon, Crom Cruach had moved in
front of me. The evil dragon quietly faced me and asked
“…You, are a dragon? Or are you a devil?”
…This guy asked me quite a perplexing question.
“That, I do not know….”
I could only scratch my face and answer him. So he bluntly said
“My dream is to see where dragons will end up.”
He grabbed my face, and seriously asked
“You, are you the answer that I’m looking for?”
“No, I don’t know….”
I didn’t know how to answer him, but he seemed to be aggressive.
“—Fight with me once”.
“Huh…? Now, fight now?”
I was really surprised! I said that, right now we’ve already finished
fighting! Everyone became serious again on the possibility that Crom
Cruach and I would begin fighting! I’m already tired! —Then again,
would this evil dragon listen to my reason…? Both of us were silent
for a while. The evil dragon was the first to speak
“…A no, is it?”
“…Wait, let me rest for a while, can you do that?”
So, I just tentatively asked that….the evil dragon was quiet for a
while, then suddenly changed his posture, and turned around to
leave.
“……Then I’ll be going.”
…No way. He actually agreed! Seeing his response, I couldn’t help
but feel somewhat surprised!
“You’re going back to Qlippoth?”
I asked, but he shook his head.
“No, I’ve already lost interest in that. I might as well give myself a
change. I’m already used to the human world.”
As he finished talking, he spread his black wings, and flew off into
the distance. …Although the fact that he had now left was good, but
who knows where he plans to go from Heaven. Whatever, based on
what he said, he’ll probably be forced to land…. | 2 | Michael did not
do anything about Crom Cruach’s actions which confused me though,
but Irina smiled.
“Irina, well played. You are indeed my Ace.”
Having received such praise from her much respected Archangel,
Irina began to blush. Suddenly, it seemed like Irina had thought of
something, and she turned to Michael to ask
“Michael-sama, although this question may be a bit overdue….”
“What is it?”
“— Why did you choose me to be your Ace?”
This was actually quite an interesting question. I’d always been
curious. Why did Michael choose Irina to be his own Ace?
“Hoho, so it was about this.”
Michael clapped his hands. Then he raised one finger and asked
back
“In the human world, when you open the packaging and box of a new
deck of cards, what is the first card that you see?”
“…The ace of spades.”
Koneko-chan answered first. That’s right, the first card you should
see is the ace of spades. Michael seemed to be in deep thought.
“That’s right. My idea was, that this person should embody the
reincarnation of an angel — someone who represents the ‘Brave
Saints’. Angel Irina, you have a pure heart, you’re honest and
sincere, and you are a devout believer from the bottom of your
heart. Also, you’re able to get along with anyone. That’s why you’re
the person who is most suited to being the representative of the
Angels.”
…So it had that sort of meaning to it. The title of Ace, was not only
because of Irina’s personality, but also because of Michael’s
expectations. Michael then continued to Irina
“If you would please from now on, continue to uphold the image of
the ‘Royal Users (Brave Saints)’.”
Told this, Irina was moved to tears, and continuously nodded her
head.
“Yes! I will do my best to show my loyalty! Amen!”
Now everything was finally finished. Dulio who was sitting on the
ground had fallen asleep. I heard that he had used his Balance
Breaker against Crom Cruach. He was able to seriously fight against
that evil dragon and be able to return, I truly admire him. No,
although I previously believed that he would come back, I didn’t think
he would be completely fine and uninjured! Though his enemy did not
seem to have any fatal injuries either. But even so, he certainly
deserves to be our leader!
…A wave of fatigue suddenly hit me, and I laid down on the floor and
looked up at the sky. But, the power of [Penetrate]. Besides my
current power, there was no other way. To be able to transmit my
strength directly. But just defeating Rizevim is not enough….
However, if this ability could be transferred to others, then it will
completely change how we fight. I suddenly thought… this ability,
could it be used on the system | 3 | ? To penetrate through the many
layers of special protection in Heaven. Just when I was thinking of
that, I heard the voice of the most beautiful woman in Heaven.
“Everyone! Michael-sama! How do you do?”
It was Gabriel who had gone over to the human world for a business
trip and had quickly rushed back over. She had incredible allure due
to her huge oppai | 4 | , which occasionally bounced. …Her oppai | 4 | >!
I would be so happy to be able to see them! …Ah! I suddenly
thought of it! What would happen if I transferred the power of
[Penetrate] to use through my eyes!? What’s there to wait for! It’s
time to try it out! I transferred the power of [Penetrate]…and
concentrated it to my eyes! Then —
The clothing of the ladies within my field of vision…were transparent!
Transparent! Traaannnssspppaaarrreeennnttt | 5 | ! Rias’s oppai!
Akeno-san’s oppai! Xenovia’s oppai! Even Irina’s oppai could be
seen! My eyes are seeing everything, nothing can get in the way
between my eyes and oppai! This, this is the power of [Penetrate]!
This, Ahhhhh it really is too good! I took advantage of this situation,
to move my eyes over to Gabriel-san! What came into my vision was
— shape, width, the colour of the areolae, size, roundness, only
everything together can make one feel like these were the oppai of
an angel! This, this… this perfect balance…! Of all I have known,
this has to be one of the best… no, this is already unmatched!
These, these oppai actually existed all this time! Aaahh, Azazel-
sensei! I, finally! I finally saw it! The most beautiful oppai in Heaven!
“Hoho, so those are the most beautiful oppai in Heaven! Thank you!
Thank you!”
Right now I could only pray in tears! Because I was a devil praying,
even if it was bad, even if I had a headache, it still does not matter!
—Those, can already be called God’s oppai! That’s right, I’ll do that!
Sensei, my, my perverseness hasn’t decreased! Because, I have
already learnt how to use my new ability!
[“…Indeed.”]
Ddraig, do you feel helpless!? As I was crying of happiness, last
time’s Heavenly device began alerting and surrounded me in Angelic
symbols! The system to prevent indecent thoughts was active again!
Everyone’s attention was focused onto me. …They must be thinking,
that at a time like this I’m thinking of something perverted.
“……….”
Koneko-chan opened her eyes halfway and remained silent.
Everyone simply laughed helplessly.
“Koneko-chan…? No, it’s not, this thing! There’s a reason!”
“…Senpai, you really are a big pervert. When we get home we need
to have a reflection meeting.”
Yes, I’m sorry, Koneko-sama….

Notes

1. Irina is counting both the men and the women who are targeting Ise.

2. Suggesting that the angels or some other party will force him to land and
leave.

3. Referring to the system which prevents angels from falling or alerts

others when the angel may fall – activated earlier in the volume when Ise
saw Gabriel for the first time.

4. The first time “乳” was used which is a more proper term for ‘breast’
whereas the second time “咪咪” was used which is a slang term also
meaning ‘meow’.
5. The intended effect here is an echoing voice which grows longer in
duration.
 Christmas

Christmas
Part 1

[[[[[[[[[[Merry Christmas！]]]]]]]]]]]
I was in the Occult Research Club with the Student Council and all
the members made a toast together. Even Kuroka and Le Fay were
here. After the battle in Heaven, Christmas peacefully came along,
and the presents had already been distributed. I am currently
enjoying a slightly late Christmas. Right after the battle in Heaven, I
returned to First Heaven, waved goodbye then left. Asia and the
others who could move went to help treat the wounded angels, who
had been fighting till the last minute. Fortunately the door leading
Heaven was open, so reinforcements from the human world were
able to make it. …Fafnir, who showed us incredible determination,
was treated by Asia while in a deep slumber. It was said that his
consciousness might not return easily. But he is not dead, so one
day he’ll awaken. Asia was also relieved after hearing this. This
time, he showed me the determination of a dragon. Just to protect
Asia, he fought without any fear of death. …Since his mouth is
always filled with pants, I think he’s quite a strange guy. But anyway,
he is a Dragon King whose brilliance is incomparable.
Since he needed to be observed after the detoxification of poison,
Irina’s father was unable to force himself. So he passed the
responsibility of distributing presents onto his daughter. Several
times more enthusiastic and hardworking than her father, Irina truly
was a good daughter. I am currently in the Hyoudou mansion with
everyone. Dulio and Griselda-san had also come down here too. As
everyone was celebrating, Rias and Akeno-san came out.
“Everyone, we all worked hard in the battle this Christmas.”
Rias expressed her sympathy then continued
“Everyone, please listen. Akeno and I have some important news to
tell.”
Akeno-san maintained her slight smile and said
“Ara, although it might be somewhat sudden right now, but Rias and
I decided to do this specifically at Christmas.”
She nodded in confirmation then said
“—We’d now like to announce the new Occult Research Club
President and Vice-President.”
—! Not only the members of the Occult Research Club but also the
Student Council were surprised. Only Sona-kaichou was the one
who already knew, and she simply kept smiling. Rias then continued
“As the President of the Occult Research Club for three years,
during that time I’ve taken extra care, to ensure that the next
generation will follow strict principles. I hope that the next President
and members will be able to remember this one thing. When there is
flexibility, the Occult Research Club will definitely become better.”
Then, Rias cleared her throat. Finally, she announced the new
promotions
“The new president is Asia, the Vice-President is Kiba.”
—Really, so it was actually like this! I had long expected this for
Kiba. So, it was not surprising for this guy to be promoted. But, Asia
actually became the president! This really exceeded my
expectations! Because Asia also did not expect this, she was
surprised and could only cover her mouth with her hands. Rias
continued further
“The reason I chose Asia, was because I felt that she was most
likely the person who could renew the Occult Research Club. I think
she can take our club activities into a different direction…imagining
what would happen is very interesting.”
After that, Akeno-san stated her reason for choosing Kiba.
“I chose Kiba-kun, simply because I thought that both the President
and Vice-President have been female for this past generation….
Although there are several reasons for that, but more importantly, I
think that he will be a male role model for the school. This is what I
also discussed with Rias.”
“Although the next Vice-President would be male, until the very end I
was deciding whether to choose Ise or Kiba. But considering that
Ise’s future will be quite intense, and we cannot neglect club
activities, so it was decided that Kiba would be the Vice-President.”
…So that’s how it was, that was the reason. The reason why Asia
was chosen was because she could take the Occult Research Club
in a new direction. Choosing Kiba was for future growth and
communication between the other male students. …Although I
thought that, since he is a handsome guy, male students will hate
him, while female students will be attracted to him! Rias asked the
two people
“Now, do you two accept this?”
“I don’t have a problem. I think this is fair.”
Kiba immediately answered. Asia — seemed to be lost in thought.
“…Ah! I, I, I, I, I…this! “I can’t?”
Rias saw that Asia was flustered and even her voice had changed,
so she gave her a glass of water then asked again. After Asia
finished the glass of water, and had calmed down a bit, she said
“No, it can’t be! I’m not the best…. I think that someone lively like
Ise, Irina, or perhaps the serious Koneko-chan, or Ravel-san would
be more suitable, I’m afraid that a shy person like me, can’t do
well….”
I smiled slightly at Asia.
“That’s not true. In that case I’ll help you. Also, with Asia as the
President, it will definitely become better! I think that [‘Ah, this is for
dear Buchou’] has made me work hard for two years consecutively!
That, to me is very important!”
Hmm! Just thinking about it, if Asia were the President, I would
definitely be filled with energy this year! Ahh, for my dear Asia-
Buchou, I would be prepared to do anything!
Hearing what I said, Rias smiled.
“Ara ara, I think Ise would do that. This is also one of the reasons
for the decision.”
Kiba said to Asia and the other members
“I have decided, as long as this is entrusted to me, I will try my best
to support Asia and everyone.”
Xenovia put her hand on Asia’s shoulder.
“Asia, this is a good opportunity. I think it’s worth a go. Being the
President of the Occult Research Club is an opportunity, which will
probably not come by a second time.”
“Mmhmm! For Asia, I will definitely work hard!”
Irina also showed her agreement.
“…Asia-buchou, I think that sounds good.”
“Yes! If it’s for Asia-senpai……-buchou, I will do my best!”
“I have no objections.”
It looks like Koneko-chan, Gya-suke, and Ravel also approved.
“This is good, Asia as President!”
Saji also agreed.
“I think this is right. It looks interesting.”
“Mmhmm, Kiba as the Vice-President is also good.”
The Sitri side also seemed to agree. Then, it is done! All that was
left now was Asia’s decision. Asia thought about it for a moment,
then smiled and answered
“…I understand. Then I’ll accept the position! Everyone, in the next
year, please work with me as the new President.”
Everyone responded loudly and bowed to Asia. [[[[[[[Yes,
Buchou!]]]]]]] Asia-buchou was now official! It was great! It seems
that next year the Occult Research Club will be relaxed and happy!
Rias began rubbing her shoulders.
“…Ah, this feeling, it’s like a burden has been lifted from my
shoulders.”
“Ara ara, me too. It’s time to hand this over to the younger people.”
It looks like Akeno-san and Rias felt the same way. Then Sona-
kaichou and Tsubaki-fukukaichou spoke
“So, next time, the four of us will have a tea party.”
What she said sounded like something an old lady would say! She
was totally out of it! Koneko-chan had a mouth full of cake, then
suddenly remembered something
“In that case…how do I address Rias-buchou now….”
Ah, I see. Since Asia is now the President, Rias…becomes what? I
don’t know! I always just call her Rias so it doesn’t matter, but what
would the others call her? Rias blinked, and then said to Koneko-
chan and Kiba

“I see. You can call me [Onee] | 1 | can’t you?”

But, Koneko-chan calmly said
“I can’t call you Rias-buchou? I’m used to saying that….”
Rias seemed a bit surprised, then found it really funny and started
laughing
“So that’s it. It’s a sudden change, but that’s fine then. But don’t
forget that Asia is your new President.”
It looks like, for now it seems like there will be two people I’ll be
calling Buchou. After the celebrations. Rias and I had inadvertently
moved into a corner of the room together. I said to Rias
“Rias, before…in front of the first generation Bael, I couldn’t say this.
I—.”
Rias placed her finger over my lips and smiled.
“Hahaha, its fine. You don’t need to say it. I understand. —I love
you, Ise.”
“I do too, Rias.”
…Yaegaki, I, I have…decided that the rest of my life will be
peaceful, and stable. For that, I will fight. I thought that to myself,
and raised the glass in my hand towards the sky.

Part 2
I went outside to buy a few things. Someone came along with me —
it was Irina. After I had finished my shopping at the convenience
store, we talked about our last promise.
“About the Christmas promise, what should I do?”
“Hmm, it was a childhood promise, but it was to attack Santa Claus.
A little drastic huh.”
“Yeah.”
I couldn’t help giggling. How would we really go to attack Santa
Claus. Although it was an unwitting childhood promise, just thinking
about it was quite a ridiculous thing. But I think the only reason why
a child could come up with such an idea, was so that they could get
more presents. —As I was thinking, something came down from the
sky.
“—It’s snow.”
It was starting to snow! The timing was quite a coincidence.
“I didn’t think it’d actually be a white Christmas…. The weather
forecast had clearly stated that tonight would be clear with
occasional clouds.”
I looked towards the sky. Hahaha, although a lot of things had
happened, if this is a reward, it should be enough.
“—Hey, Ise”
Irina suddenly called to me.
“Hm? What is it? —.”
As soon as I turned my head around — Irina’s lips were placed onto
mine.
…….
………, as it had happened so suddenly, my…mind went completely
blank. Irina’s face was red from blushing, after that she turned
around in a circle and I gently flicked my tongue.
“—An angel’s kiss! It was because the scene was so beautiful.
People would naturally want to kiss like this.”
…….
…No, that’s not it, although I did think that this night scenery was
beautiful…! An angel smiling in the snow was an even more beautiful
sight! So, so this, is, is, is, is her kiss!? Irina then continued and said
“In fact this is my second time. Although the first one was Ise-kun.”
“Huh? But I don’t remember that happening…”
I really couldn’t remember it happening! When did we kiss!? No
matter how hard I thought, I couldn’t recall it! Irina said with a
mischievous smile
“Ahmm, of course! It’s because when we were kids, Ise-kun came to
sleep over at my house and I stole a kiss from you.”
No way! When we were kids? …That’s what she said, then, my first
kiss was…! Suddenly, a figure that everybody would know appeared
in front of a slightly smiling Irina and I!
“Good for you! Relationships are a good thing!”
wearing a Santa Claus outfit was — Azazel-sensei! Wondering why
he didn’t attend the party, I didn’t imagine he would appear like this!
“Ahahahahaha! I heard from it from Shidou Touji! That when you two
were kids that you decided to fight together against Santa, to get
more presents right? This is an interesting thing, it would have been
better if you told me earlier! If you defeat me, then this bag of
presents will be yours! Well now, what will you do?”
Irina’s father, he actually knew about our promise! No, this comes
first, Azazel-sensei is Santa! Irina and I looked at each other. We
laughed at the same time.
“Ha, hahaha.”
“Hahahaha! Really, sensei — you’re nothing like Santa. Fine, I guess
we might as well fulfil our promise!”
Irina and I faced sensei — Santa prepared his stance!
“Hmm, what I wished for, Ise-kun! Let me see a little bit of your
power!”
Irina and I rushed in together! Santa attacked me head on and said
at the same time
“Ise! Irina! You are the young people of the next generation. You
should enjoy your time now as much as you can. This, is a great
experience for you. Devils, angels and fallen angels who can have
fun together in this town. This fact, is more important than anything
else!”
…Sensei! Your words are amazing! I’m touched! Although I had tried
to grab sensei’s bag a few times, he was always just a bit faster
than me!
“Good, it’s about time I use my real power!”
Just after I said so.
“I will also fight.”
The small Dragon God had come running out, and joined in with us!
Seeing this, sensei was really surprised, almost as if his eyeballs
were going to pop out of his head!
“Even Ophis is here! Hey hey, this is a little unfair…”
No, no, this is the Santa that kids would dream about!
“Great, now, Irina, Ophis! Let’s defeat Santa together and get the
presents!”
“Hahaha. Hm!” “Ho.”
I, Irina and Ophis charged together towards the fallen angel of
Christmas. —Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful Christmas Eve!

Notes

1. Onee is older sister. Ane is also older sister. Ane would be used when
referring to one’s older sister whereas onee would be used to address
one’s older sister. Obviously, they are not sisters but this term is
essentially used to address those older than you. The Chinese
translation uses [姐] and [姐姐] as there is nothing in its vocabulary for
this Japanese distinction.
 Boss x Boss
“Azazel, I wouldn’t use the hotline to contact you for anything else.
Regarding Agreas’s secret, I think it would be best to make it clear.”
“…It looks like the problem is getting worse, Sirzechs?”
“Inside Agreas is the technology that was used to make [Evil Pieces]
which contained the essential crystals of the highest quality. Since
Agreas has currently been taken away, therefore making new [Evil
Pieces] is not possible. Currently the number of unused sets of Evil
pieces I have is less than a thousand.”
“…If that’s the case, then the number of devils that can be
reincarnated will be limited. Indeed, the situation has taken a turn for
the worst. Speaking of which, the [Royal Users (Brave Saints)] also
uses the same materials but they can only use their existing
inventory of materials…. Even if we could maintain the reincarnation
system, without the materials to make these things it would be
meaningless…. Angels are fine though. The reincarnation system
has not been in place for very long, so it wouldn’t be an issue even if
it was abolished. The problem is —.”
“That’s correct. The [Evil Pieces] are deeply embedded into the
underworld’s life, culture, and is important to their values. If it were
removed—.”
“…The foundations of the devil world may be shaken. …But I don’t
think that [Qlippoth’s] aim is more than just this.”
“The essentials for reincarnation are in Agreas. On top of that
there’s the Holy Grail and Evil Dragons—. …The cards they’re
holding now have become exceedingly dangerous. So presumably,
he wants to revive 666 and invade another world….”
“…The unrest of the Church has slowly begun to surface. Have you
heard about it? The exorcists who have questioned the reason
behind the treaty of the three factions. Peace, means that there will
be no need to hunt devils. The vampires also appear to be starting
to accept peace. There are those who harbour concerns on the
value of what’s happening. Who knows what would happen if they’re
discontent and suspicion of Heaven reaches the top brass.”
“Hmm. So you’re saying that every opposing organisation is raising
this issue with the Vatican. I heard that one of the masterminds
behind this was the previous wielder of Durandal.”
“…The original Durandal has already been assimilated…. This is
bad. That guy’s compatibility with Durandal was extremely high. If he
were to get his hands on Ex-Durandal then—.”
“…Qlippoth is supporting them from the shadows.”
“Sirzechs. Rizevim thinks simply. To say that he is naïve would not be
an overstatement. —But it seems like the vampires view him as an
ally, other smaller evil forces see him as an ally, he is a rare
instigator. In a sense, his existence in the human world, I say could
be more threatening than a legendary God of War or a God of
Destruction, he is the most troublesome person.”
“…He’s an example of the opposite of dear Ise-kun, Rizevim who’s
inciting conflict behind our backs.”
“…Did you find out about the devils who are supporters of Rizevim?”
“No, I haven’t. Nothing has come out of asking Euclid, and it looks
like he hasn’t told Euclid’s supporters about his disappearance.
Qlippoth should know, after taking Agreas.”
“But the investigation is still ongoing right?”
“…We’ve already narrowed it down to a few people. …But one of
them is someone that I do not want to imagine.”
“…Given his life’s achievements and status, I’m having an ominous
feeling about this. The Old Maou Faction would really want to see
their desires come true. The Hero Faction is doing its own things. …
Qlippoth is doing something evil. —No, it is the type of people that
they are gathering.”
 Ashes to ashes, Dust to dust
“Really, Raiser-oniisama, it’s not even dawn yet, what are you
doing? It’s rare to be able to enjoy Christmas, for a devil it’s a very
valuable experience.”
“Devils shouldn’t be joining in the Church’s rituals! You won’t become
a noble high-class devil like this, you know? You haven’t contacted
me very often lately. You know I currently have to go to that
Sekiryuutei kid just to ask about how you’re doing? This is not
normal!”
“Okay okay, I know that onii-sama has a good relationship with Ise-
sama. —Well, what did you want to tell me?”
“Hoho, indeed. In fact. Stay calm and listen to me! My return to the
rating game has been decided!”
“Wow! Congratulations. Although you were at home for a while, I
was worried about how that would turn out.”
“Don’t mention that! Fine, whatever. The opponent for my return is a
big name that will really surprise you!”
“—Who is it?”
“The champion! Emperor Belial will be the opponent for my return!”
“That’s amazing! I didn’t imagine that would happen!”
“I know right? This is an extraordinary honour! I’ve had bad luck ever
since that Sekiryuutei kid defeated me. Since my opponent is the
champion, this is the ultimate opportunity! Although I probably can’t
win, it should be an interesting match for the spectators and
organisers, which will showcase my revival!”
“Ahaha, then, I will come to support you.”
“No, you should work hard with your studies. I heard that Rias is
almost graduating right? Then your strength will be needed. Don’t
worry, you can watch the recording of it afterwards. It will be good
learning material for Rias or your future husband.”
“M-Mou! Stop teasing me!”
“Hahahahaha! —Then how is it going between you and the
Sekiryuutei?”
“Well, umm…. It’s—.”
 Afterword.

Long-time no see! It’s Ishibumi. DxD finally has 18 volumes, this is

Irina’s one! Although they were already childhood sweethearts, but I
think that Irina is now in a good position. Holy sword Hauteclaire!
Because she is the partner of Xenovia who has Durandal, I think that
this is the most suitable weapon, so please look forward to her
future involvement.

Issei gained the power to hit Rizevim! One of Ddraig’s abilities

when he was alive was discovered [Penetrate]. By penetrating
through, his power is directly transmitted. When using it, it can
ignore barriers, and directly send the power through, but,
because it was recently discovered, it can only do so much. But,
it is currently an ability which can be used to attack Rizevim.
However, when fighting Rizevim, it’s already sufficient. Although
it was because he was surprised, Rizevim still had no way of
stopping it.
Asia is the new President! And also Fafnir’s [Outrage]! Asia has
become the new President of the Occult Research Club. A lot of
the people involved had already predicted that Asia would
become the new President, and now it is official. The author
himself couldn’t imagine that Issei did not become the President
or the Vice-President. It’s because the new President is
someone everyone likes and is easy to understand, so, that’s
why I thought that Asia was most suited to take the position of
President. Also if Asia is the new President, you get the feeling
that you won’t know what will happen next, that’s something to
look forward to, so everyone please support the new President.
Also, because the outraged dragon is gradually waking up,
people won’t be able to look away. Then there’s Fafnir’s
actions. In the previous volume, he just ate Asia’s panties and
that was it, so I wanted him to have some interesting scenes
this time. This was also a good opportunity to restate his reason
and pride as a Dragon King, while he was almost near
[Outrage], imagining if Fafnir was really angry would be quite
scary, and I tried to write that down. Fighting while full of
obsession and anger was good, as anyone fighting against it,
would be given a fright.
The determination of the Gremory males, and the liveliness of
the Gremory females. Kiba and Gasper’s way of fighting was
relentless. This was able to show their determination. They had
to fight against a large number of strong enemies. They had a
“don’t know when someone might be sacrificed” attitude which
made the males merciless. The opponents are guys who will be
willing do anything, so there was no need to hold back. The girls
also had Grendel as their opponent. Although these Grendel
were weaker than what Issei and Dulio were fighting, they are
still quite strong. For Rias to be able to defeat Ladon, the
females have become stronger. Honestly speaking, this
generation of young devils (The four novice kings) are
extraordinary people, which is very exciting.
Cao Cao’s Resurrection. The last volume was the just the
appearance of the holy spear, now this time it’s the actual
person who has appeared! It’s still the same, this guy keeps on
saying it so even the author thinks that he is ‘very strong’. So, in
this volume he is just a supporting character. Indeed, even
among the owners of Sacred Gears, this guy is one of the
strongest. He has also been influenced by Issei to discard
unnecessary things, so it will feel like he is reverting back, and
he can become a powerful contender. He is not a part of [DxD].
But his current position feels like it would fit his style.
The leader – Dulio. Dulio finally took on his role as the leader of
[DxD]. He brilliantly repelled Walburga, and was the opponent of
Crom Cruach. Of course, he was no at an advantage or
disadvantage, he could only stay level. Even this was surprising
though. The true nature of his balance breaker will be shown
later on so stay tuned. Walburga’s balance breaker will also
have to wait.
Next are the acknowledgements. Miyama-Zero-san, Executive
Editor H-san, you’re helping me every time! In particular, I don’t
even know how many times I’ve caused trouble for Editor-san,
so I can only apologise. …Actually, after having more volumes,
the number of things to think about has increased, so, I’ll have
to spend more time. In order to meet expectations, I’ll try my
best to finish quickly.
Actually, there’s something I have to say. Fujimi Shobo’s new
website [fantasia BEYOND] has been set up. It’s going to have
online novels. This time, my new series has already been
published on there. The item is a renewal of my previous work
[SLASH/DOG]. If the person is already a reader of DxD, they
may find some errors, as it uses the same template and world
as DxD. Although there is no direct link between them, it’s the
story of HighSchool DxD that happened a few years ago. It’s
about a young Tobio Ikuse, how he got a Sacred Gear, and
encountered the Grigori — Azazel. I plan to describe the story
thus far. Because it’s the same world as DxD, it’s a story of the
past, so of course, some of the characters appearing in DxD
will be there. However, this story is a separate work, and will
not have any effect on DxD, so even without reading DxD it can
be enjoyed. But, I think that if you know about both, it will
probably make you laugh. So, if you’re interested then please
head over to Fujimi Shobo’s bookstore HP. A previous work
which had stopped is now starting production again…so my
workload is increasing. Please have patience.
What’s next! At last! It’s now moving into the third term!
Moreover, it will be Xenovia’s volume, and the Student Council
election! So in the end, did Xenovia become the Student Council
President!? The Occult Research Club’s new President Asia will
 begin working!

So, what will happen to [DxD] next!?

 Credits

Author

(石踏 一榮) Ichiei Ishibumi

Illustrator

(みやま零) Miyama-Zero

Publisher

(富士見書房) Fujimi Shobo

Translator

Baka Tsuki

Code-Zero
Book designer

Armaell